Yield is a primary objective in the industry and can be maximised by trellising systems. Besides yield per vine, synthesis and further evolution of...
Trellis effects on wine composition (Part 2): Aroma
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Explore SA’s brandy homes with tools to help find scenic byways this summer
As South Africans focus their travel planning on domestic adventures for the summer, an informative new travel brochure and online presence from the...
Wine sensory benchmarking (Part 2): The pros and cons of three suitable sensory methods
Benchmarking is a tool used in the wine industry for branding, re-branding and product development. Rapid sensory methods suitable for...
Chenin makes a splash
It seems the planets are aligned to ensure Chenin Blanc South Africa’s success. The varietal has proven its potential for creating premium white...
Tipple takes off
A fun new app - called Tipple - allows users to train their wine palate like a pro and share their favourite wine experience. Ever wished you knew a...
Study explores sensory space of Chenin wines
South African Chenin blanc wines take centre stage in a novel study that explores the sensory space of wine using data mining and machine learning...
No, we don’t make the rules
The Wine and Spirit Board has exciting tools to help you discover a wealth of knowledge about the wines you enjoy. And no, they don’t make the rules...
The minerality of wines
VINEYARD AND CELLAR UPDATE Although sweet, acid, salt and bitter are the basic taste descriptors, the originality of copy writes has ensured that...
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 2)
Sorting – a fast and simple method to describe sensory differences and similarities between wines This article is the second in a series of four...
Lanzerac: Wintery splendour at Stellenbosch’s Grande Dame
If you're a pleb like me looking to impress the missus, enter #DiscoverLanzerac and feel like one of the 'rich and royals'. During September, the...
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