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Organise your store
This article provides the main guidelines for the orderly management of a cellar chemical store.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 6 min read
The case for bioprotection in winemaking
The case for bioprotection is based on its role as a natural alternative to reduce or eliminate chemical additives and was inspired by the agri-food industry.
By Laffort · 7 min read
The myth of natural winemaking
A myth can be defined as a popular viewing of a natural process. If grapes are consequently left to ferment without any additives to form wine, it can be seen a
By Sandile · 4 min read
Potassium polyaspartate - the most effective additive for tartaric stabilisation
The focus of the recent European research project at Stabiwine, was the ‘Use of biopolymers for sustainable stabilisation of quality wines’. This research proje
By Enartis · 8 min read
Resolutions adopted by OIV
The 16th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which met on 23 November 2018 in Punta del Este (Uruguay), adopted a total o
By OIV · 7 min read
Mphumi & Magna Carta Wines: In balance with nature
Mphumi Ndlangisa approaches life with a healthy balance between order and spontaneity. So it comes as no surprise he follows the same principle at Magna Carta W
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
The role of ellagitannins in the oxidative stability of wine
Ellagitannins play an important role in the maturation of white and red wine in barrels, due to their oxidation ability and flavour characteristics.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Bentonite alternatives
Bentonite is most probably one of the additives used most generally during winemaking. It can be used together with other fining agents for the clarification of
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The impact of sulphur dioxide additions at crush on wine yeasts, bacteria and sensory attributes
Sulphur dioxide is for sure the most general additive during winemaking. As result of its anti-microbial and anti-oxidative properties it is unique and no subst
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
Tartaric acid - forms and effects
Tartaric acid and its salts are important products with commercial and industrial applications in the wine and other industries.
By Francois van Jaarsveld · 6 min read
Ultrasonic irrigation
WaterIQ specialises in environmentally friendly ultrasound technology for efficient and cost-effective solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
