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The benefits of aeration during fermentation
Controlled oxygen addition during fermentation is beneficial for especially red wines and is applied by pump overs, punch downs and rack and return practices.
By Charl Theron · 3 min read
The effect of aeration on spontaneous Chardonnay fermentations
A study conducted by Australian researchers over two vintages, 2019 and 2020, explored the effects of aeration timing, amount and duration on Chardonnay fermentations and aroma profiles. Whereas certain aeration regimes delivered positive outcomes, others delivered negative outcomes.
By Karien O'Kennedy · 5 min read
Soil compaction - the silent killer of conservation agriculture?
In this article, the effect of compaction on water infiltration and redistribution, root growth and on aeration will be discussed.
By Eduard Hoffman · 16 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon responses to irrigation using winery wastewater
Introduction
By Sandile · 10 min read
Using MLF to create a buttery wine or not
Various factors influence the amount of diacetyl, acetoin and 2,3-butanediol produced during fermentation impacting the buttery aroma.
By Natasha Pretorius, Lynn Engelbrecht and Maret du Toit · 11 min read
From natural resource to scarce commodity
The old adage, “You don’t miss your water until the well runs dry” rings particularly true now we’re in the midst of a drought. Waterwise changes must be implem
By Doronae · 5 min read
Great wine starts with good geography
In an attempt to define the elusive concept of terroir, Wine Folly’s Madeline Blasberg narrows it down to connecting five dots.
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
The Smart-Dyson trellis system for grapevines
The effectiveness of grapevine canopies depends largely on the distribution of the shoots on the trellis system.
By Leon Dippenaar · 11 min read
Thiol levels in dry South African Chenin blanc wines (Part 2)
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By Astrid Buica, Jeanne Brand and Christine Wilson · 8 min read
