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Post-harvest cleaning of equipment
One of the most important cellar activities regularly neglected due to time pressure is the cleaning and servicing of harvest equipment post-season. This article provides a few tips for cleaning the most important harvest equipment.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 6 min read
The cleaning and sanitation of barrels
“You don’t know you have a contaminated barrel until you have a contaminated wine.” – Vic Vasques.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
World Cleanup Day 2018: Cleaning the world in one day - partnership in action!
It is estimated that each year, 8 million tonnes of litter end up in the environment - causing a serious threat to people, wildlife, soil, water and air. The Wo
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Post-harvest practices in wine cellars
The harvest is the climax of all winemakers’ lives. Late and some sleepless nights typify this time of the year. Grapes must be monitored, juice prepared for fe
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Practical considerations concerning wine hoses
The correct handling of wine hoses is critical, because it can affect the quality of wine.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 4 min read
Microbial monitoring and sanitation practices in wine cellars
Proper sanitation practices in wine cellars prevent the development of undesirable micro-organisms. Although the alcohol concentration of wines limits the micro
By Charl Theron · 7 min read
New tools to help overcome stuck fermentations in wine
Twenty years ago, it was thought that stuck fermentations were mainly due to two things: nitrogen deficiency and the glucose/fructose ratio of the must. Recentl
By Lallemand · 16 min read
The influence of vineyard mechanisation on wine
The mechanical harvesting of grapes.
By Doronae · 3 min read
