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Accumulation of volatile phenol glycoconjugates in grapes after bushfires
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By Karien O'Kennedy · 5 min read
Up in smoke: Wildfire season and the risk of smoke taint
As major wine regions around the world face the immediate effect of devastating wildfires, the threat of smoke taint is a slow burn. But how do you mitigate the
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
Guidelines to reduce smoke taint in grapes and wine
Research conducted over the past few years (mostly in Australia) has led to the development of guidelines on how to handle smoke tainted fruit. Here is an adapted version of the proposed guidelines.
By Elona Hesseling · 1 min read
Something wicked (smelling) this way comes ...
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By Nongcebo Langa and Marianne McKay · 9 min read
2020: A Baptism of wildfire for wine producers
The catastrophic bushfires in Australia as well as the decimation of Lismore Estate Vineyards during the Greyton inferno has ignited new fears among producers d
By Anton Pretorius · 10 min read
Understanding climate’s impact on vineyards
Climatologist Greg Jones has become the face of climate change in the global wine scene. His research has garnered awards and has fine-tuned growing philosophie
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Anton Bredell thanks firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day
International Firefighters’ Day (4 May), is an opportunity for society to show our appreciation to these essential frontline men and women.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Smokin' hot Western Cape terroir (Part 1)
This article contains scientific facts, as well as the researcher’s own personal opinion, about internal and external factors in terroir expression.
By Marianne McKay · 12 min read
Smokin' hot Western Cape terroir (Part 2)
This article contains scientific facts, as well as the researcher’s own personal opinion, about the emerging thinking around smoke ‘taint’ in wine.
By Marianne McKay · 7 min read
Winetech information days for cellar assistants
Feedback received from cellars confirmed a serious need for the development of practical, as well as general knowledge of cellar assistants, which will add value to careers. During 2023, Winetech will host two information days in Stellenbosch and the Breedekloof.
By Santi Basson · 2 min read
Cellar Assistants' Programme - information days and senior cellar assistants' workshops add value
This programme is known for the considerable contribution made to knowledge transfer to cellar assistants and aims to address knowledge transfer practically and holistically.
By Santi Basson · 3 min read
19th AWITC, Adelaide, Australia (Part 2): Smoke taint in wine - perspectives from the Australian experience
There were 34 workshops presented at the 19th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 19 - 24 July 2025, with 1 061 workshop tickets sold. Two workshops were presented on aspects of smoke taint in wines, flash presentations in the Plenary sessions and…
By Carolyn Howell · 8 min read
