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The sanitation of cellar floors
“You cannot manage what you do not measure and you cannot measure what you do not monitor.”
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Trading places
KWV’s centenary is a good time to look at how the domestic wine trade has developed since the abolition of the quota system. Today, producers have several optio
By Carlin Cloete · 5 min read
'HEARING IS BELIEVING': The science of a tasting room's acoustic properties
A quick search of the internet for information on the influence of sound on people’s sense of taste turns up countless studies examining this phenomenon and all
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
Lanzerac’s legacy comes to light following last year's inferno
In the early hours of Sunday, the 28th of May 2017, a devastating fire swept through the main operating areas of the Lanzerac Hotel, destroying several sections
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
The sustainability of French oak
Although wine barrels were traditionally made from different types of wood, oak wood was associated with it in the course of time. If the mystic of France is ad
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
The advantages and disadvantages of ozone as sanitation agent
The cleaning and sequential sanitation of cellars and equipment are essential to maintain the required cellar hygiene. Cellar hygiene is indispensable to ensure
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Refurbished suites and a new energy in the kitchen at Paarl’s historic Grande Roche Hotel
The new year has brought a burst of verve to the venerable Grande Roche Hotel in the Paarl winelands, with a stylish revamp of the popular Terrace Suites and a fresh new approach to dining courtesy of acclaimed chef Christiaan Campbell.
By SA Wine Industry · 8 min read
New cellar on the block
Sam Lambson always knew he wanted to do his own thing. He was DJing at 11, sold his sound equipment to friends to begin importing bicycle parts and hoverboards, and then used that money to buy his first grapes.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Tips to avoid the most common cellar mistakes (Part 1)
Winemakers in the industry were consulted to point out the most common mistakes that can occur in and around cellars. Here are a few guidelines to avoid some of these problems.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 7 min read
UNIDO project grant drives change
Reyneke Wines was one of four South African companies to receive grant support last year from the South African Industry Adaptation (SAIA) project implemented by the the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Guidelines for the management of barrel storage rooms
The management of barrel storage rooms is intended to create a stable and controlled environment for wine to age. This article provides a few of the most important guidelines to be followed.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 7 min read
New life
As budding gets underway in the vineyards, it is perhaps also time to breathe new life into our cellars.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 6 min read
