VALENCIA, Spain & WIESBADEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 5, 2026--
Henkell Freixenet is expanding its premium dealcoholized sparkling wine production capabilities through the deployment of Solos Technology's patented Aroma Recovery System (ARS) at its Wiesbaden production site, the Group’s expertise centre for alcohol-free production. The installation represents a significant investment in next-generation dealcoholized sparkling wine production, helping preserve the natural aroma and sensory identity of the original wines.
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The project combines Henkell Freixenet's longstanding winemaking expertise with Solos' proprietary dealcoholization and patented aroma recovery technology. With 30 years of experience in producing alcohol-free sparkling wines, Henkell Freixenet has continuously advanced its expertise and pursued a consistent ambition to further improve product quality, taste and sensory character. This latest investment builds on that track record at a time when the No/Low wine category is entering a new phase of maturity. As consumer expectations continue to rise, producers are increasingly prioritising technologies that preserve varietal expression, complexity and sensory quality throughout the dealcoholization process.
Unlike conventional systems, Solos' patented Aroma Recovery System captures the wine's natural aroma compounds after alcohol removal and carefully reintegrates them into the final product, enabling producers to create premium dealcoholized wines that remain true to the character of the original wine.
"The future of the No/Low category is no longer defined by alcohol removal alone, but by the ability to preserve the identity of the original wine," said Claudia Geyer, CTO of Solos Technology."We are honoured to collaborate with Henkell Freixenet, a company recognised worldwide for its commitment to winemaking excellence. Together, we are helping shape a new generation of premium dealcoholized wines where authenticity, craftsmanship and consumer experience remain at the heart of every bottle."
“For more than 30 years, Henkell Freixenet has played a leading role in the development of alcohol-free sparkling wines, driven by our ambition to continuously improve their quality, taste and sensory character. We look forward to building a strong partnership with Solos Technology and combining our longstanding winemaking expertise with their patented Aroma Recovery System. Together, we aim to recover and carefully reintegrate the wine’s natural aromas, helping us preserve its authenticity, complexity and distinctive character even more effectively,” said Eberhard Benz, CTO and Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of Henkell Freixenet.
The installation marks another milestone in the adoption of advanced aroma recovery technology, reinforcing Solos Technology's mission to help producers create premium dealcoholized wines while preserving the authenticity, complexity and sensory identity that define exceptional wine.
About Solos Technology
Solos is a global leader in aroma recovery for premium dealcoholized beverages. At the core of its offering is the Aroma Recovery System (ARS), a patented solid-phase extraction technology that captures and reintroduces original aroma signatures to create true-to-source no- and low-alcohol wines, beer and spirits. Through a growing international network, Solos provides advanced NoLo contract manufacturing for wine, beer, and spirits, enabling producers to deliver premium products that meet evolving consumer expectations. Solos operates today out of Spain, California, Germany and Switzerland. Solos is part of Prodalim Group, a global supplier of natural solutions with 16 sites around the world. Learn more at solos-technology.com and prodalim.com.
About Henkell Freixenet
As an international group of companies, Henkell Freixenet is the global market leader for sparkling wine. The unique brand portfolio of Sekt, Cava, Prosecco, Champagne and Crémant as well as still wines and spirits accompany the moments in consumers' lives and makes them meaningful. The Henkell Freixenet team is driven by the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship - always with the vision of setting new benchmarks in the industry and the respective product categories and inspiring consumers with innovations and high-quality crafted products. Making Life Sparkle!
For further information https://www.henkell-freixenet.com/.
Fürst von Metternich Riesling Alcohol-free on the bottling line, one of the first products in Henkell Freixenet’s portfolio developed in collaboration with Solos Technology.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio says his knack for coming through in clutch situations stems from one instance when he failed to deliver during his rookie year.
Just about every Milwaukee Brewers opponent has been paying for that ever since, as baseball's best closer now knows.
Chourio hit a two-run single off hard-throwing Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth inning as the Brewers rallied past the San Diego Padres for the second straight day, a 4-3 victory Sunday for a 2-0 NL Division Series lead.
“I think it's probably in the top three of the special moments I've had in my career,” Chourio said through interpreter Daniel de Mondesert.
The fact Chourio didn't automatically rank it atop the list speaks volumes about all the memorable moments the 22-year-old already has produced in his first three seasons. Chourio said his drive to deliver in these moments intensified after he struck out against Andrés Muñoz, ending a loss to Seattle early in his rookie year.
“At that point, everything turned for me,” Chourio said. “I told myself I was never going to make the last out. I’d dedicate myself to fighting and doing whatever I could for the team and not having that feeling again from that specific game.”
San Diego, which entered the postseason with 20 wins in its last 23 games, headed home for Game 3 of the best-of-five series on Tuesday following its first back-to-back losses since Sept. 1-2.
Milwaukee rallied from 2-0 deficits on consecutive days by beating the Padres' bullpen. William Contreras hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning against Adrian Morejon on Saturday.
“It’s a big challenge,” Padres manager Craig Stammen said. “They’re a great team. You saw how hard they battle us here in Milwaukee. But we like where we are when we play at home."
Michael King retired his first 14 batters as the Padres went ahead 2-0, and they led 3-2 when Miller entered trying for his first six-out save since 2024.
The two-time All-Star closer retired the side in order in the eighth. After a leadoff groundout in the ninth, Miller issued his first career postseason walks to Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick.
Andrew Vaughn flied out and pinch hitter Gary Sánchez walked, taking six straight pitches.
That brought Chourio to the plate, one day after he sparked a 3-2 comeback victory with a tying, two-run homer in the third inning.
“Watching those at-bats beforehand, I knew that he was a little bit erratic,” Chourio said. “He was throwing some balls. I knew that he was going to come at me with the fastball at some point, so mentally I was just making sure that I was prepared for that.”
Chourio connected on a 2-2 pitch, lining a 101.3 mph fastball up the middle and past second baseman Jake Cronenworth’s attempt for a diving backhand stop. Cronenworth believed he was inches away from making the play.
“He smashed it, but I thought I got a good jump on it,” Cronenworth said.
The ball bounced into center field as Yelich ran across the plate. Frelick slid in head first, easily beating center fielder Jackson Merrill’s throw.
Miller threw a season-high 40 pitches — his most since 2023 — but said after the game that didn't impact him. He topped 100 mph with 18 pitches, the fastest a 103.5 mph offering that Chourio fouled.
"I didn’t do my job today, so instead of being here with a win and a series tie, we’re in a hole," Miller said.
At 22 years, 207 days, Chourio became the second-youngest player with a postseason walk-off hit. Edgar Renteria was 22 years old but younger than Chourio is today when he had two walk-off hits during the Florida Marlins' run to the 1997 World Series title.
Chourio has hit .327 with a franchise-record five homers to go along with 15 RBIs in 14 career postseason games.
“He loves those moments,” Yelich said. “And he knows how talented he is and what he can do on a baseball field. He can do anything.”
Chourio also made a key defensive play in the opener when Ty France hit a potential go-ahead homer in the ninth inning only for the ball to strike a cable on the roof of American Family Field and land in the left fielder's glove at the warning track.
With the roof open Sunday, France hit an RBI single in the first and another a run-scoring single for a 3-1 lead in the seventh after third baseman David Hamilton bobbled Fernando Tatis Jr.'s grounder for an error.
Frelick had an RBI single in the fifth after Christian Yelich doubled.
Milwaukee closed to 3-2 in the seventh when Garrett Mitchell scored from third as Cronenworth bobbled Hamilton's grounder and then threw past first for a double error.
“We could very easily be going home up 2-0,” France said. “But the reality is we're not. We have to go and we have to win. No ifs, ands or buts, we have to play our best baseball now.”
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Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio is congratulated after hitting a walkoff hit during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a National League Divisional baseball playoff series against the San Diego Padres Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio hits a walkoff hit during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a National League Divisional baseball playoff series against the San Diego Padres Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio hits a walkoff hit off San Diego Padres' Mason Miller during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a National League Divisional baseball playoff series Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio is douced by Garrett Mitchell and William Contreras after hitting a walkoff hit during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a National League Divisional baseball playoff series against the San Diego Padres Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio celebrates after hitting a walkoff hit during the ninth inning of Game 2 of a National League Divisional baseball playoff series against the San Diego Padres Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
