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Barrel-to-barrel variation during red wine maturation
Barrels are traditionally associated with winemaking. Like stainless steel, concrete and polyethylene, it is primarily a container. Although the other materials are cheaper, more hygienic and homogenous, barrels are still popular for many other reasons.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The use of barrel technology for uniform barrels
All winemakers know that individual barrels differ. Although it may sometimes be beneficial and offer variation to wines, a barrel can influence the sustainabil
By Sandile · 4 min read
Flexcube: The new cooperage
Flexcube oxygen-permeable maturation vessels, known as New Generation Barrels, are now widely used across all major wine-producing markets where they co-exist with traditional oak barrels.
By Wanda Augustyn · 6 min read
Traditional and alternative methods to monitor wine fermentations
The purpose of this article is to illustrate the potential contribution of infrared spectroscopy to the monitoring of wine fermentations.
By Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
Romancing Chardonnay
Wine-lovers again gathered at De Wetshof Estate near Robertson to pay homage to Chardonnay
By Edo Heyns · 6 min read
The mystery that is Brett
How can you avoid the enigmatic scavenger, Brettanomyces bruxellensis, in your wine?
By Brendan Smith and Benoit Divol · 8 min read
The art of wine blends
Different tank valves can be used to mix wines for smaller blends.
By Doronae · 5 min read
A true icon
The 10th Le Vin de François Auction, held at the Old Tannery venue in Wellington, paid homage to a true icon. Some 200x12 bottle cases were put up for auction, realising total sales of R1,8 m rand at an average price of R8 150 per case.
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
Champion Carmenère welcomes a Chardonnay companion
Just released by winemaker Salome Buys-Vermeulen the Lozärn Chardonnay 2018 is a maiden vintage.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate: The Catalina has landed!
The long-awaited SA 2019 Platters five-star achiever, Benguela Cove Catalina Semillon 2017, was launched with great fanfare at the Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Est
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
