# Angel's Share: Wine Evaporation Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate wine evaporation loss and topping requirements during barrel aging.

## Overview
- **Category:** agriculture
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cOzPE5IBEqjuN2v8M9W29gmvxuPAwqD5O92GrpuU/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** wine, evaporation, oenology, barrel-aging, winemaking

## Description

This MCP server provides precise calculations for the 'Angel's Share'--the volume of wine lost to evaporation during barrel aging. By modeling diffusion through wood staves, it allows winemakers to predict monthly evaporation rates, cumulative losses over time, and the exact volume of wine needed for topping. Use `calculate_monthly_evaporation_rate` to assess current cellar impact, `calculate_cumulative_loss` for long-term planning, or `compare_barrel_profiles` to see how different wood types like French or American oak behave in your specific cellar environment.

## Tools

### calculate_cumulative_loss
Predicts the total percentage of wine lost over a specific duration of aging

### calculate_monthly_evaporation_rate
Determines the expected percentage of volume lost per month under current cellar conditions

### calculate_topping_requirement
Determines the specific volume of wine needed to refill a barrel to its original level

### compare_barrel_profiles
Compares how different wood types would perform under the exact same cellar conditions

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the expected monthly evaporation rate for a 5-year-old French oak barrel in a cellar at 14°C and 75% humidity?
```

**Response:** 
```
The expected monthly evaporation rate for your French oak barrel is 0.12%.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much wine will I lose in total if I age wine in American oak for 24 months at 15°C and 70% humidity?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total cumulative loss over 24 months in American oak will be 2.85%.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
I have 200 liters of wine in a Hungarian oak barrel. How much wine do I need to top it up after 6 months at 13°C and 80% humidity?
```

**Response:** 
```
You will need 0.74 liters of wine to refill the barrel to its original level.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does wood type affect evaporation?**
Different woods have different porosities. You can use `compare_barrel_profiles` to see how French, American, and Hungarian oak differ under your specific cellar conditions.

**What is 'topping' in winemaking?**
Topping is the process of adding wine to a barrel to replace the volume lost to evaporation. The `calculate_topping_requirement` tool tells you exactly how much is needed.

**Does cellar temperature impact the loss?**
Yes, higher temperatures increase the vapor pressure deficit, accelerating evaporation. The tools account for temperature and humidity to provide accurate models.