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Is adding copper the solution? (Part 1)
In a Winetech-funded project, researchers aimed to answer the question: How does copper addition influence the reductive compounds and varietal thiols in a wine after bottling?
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Is adding copper the solution? (Part 2)
The aim of this Winetech-funded project is to improve the understanding of winemakers of the influence of copper fining on a wine quality.
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Beyond copper - practical strategies for managing reductive sulphur in wine
A study assessed several approaches to managing reductive off-odours in wine, with an emphasis on long-term effectiveness.
By Carien Coetzee · 6 min read
Profile pit stories with Johan
With this article, I will summarise a few regular soil-related questions and answers.
By Johan de Jager · 8 min read
Q&A with Matija Lesković (PhD)
Originally from Croatia, Matija Lesković (PhD) is an Oenologist who completed his doctorate at Stellenbosch University in 2024 with his thesis, “Varietal thiols and ‘reductive’ compounds in white wine.”
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Crack down on counterfeiting
With its innovative products Guala Closures South Africa is leading the way when it comes to curbing counterfeiting.
By Wanda Augustyn · 4 min read
The role of metals in the quality and shelf-life of white wine
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By Francois van Jaarsveld and Francois October · 6 min read
The new generation concrete tanks
The concrete ovum led the innovation of concrete tanks.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Consistency of quality through the value chain keeps SA brandy in the lead
Tinashe Nyamudoka Sommelier from Test Kitchen.
By Doronae · 3 min read
In high spirits
South Africa is internationally renowned for its excellent brandy. Despite a recent slump in sales, producers are fighting back and changing the image of brandy
By Carlin Cloete · 7 min read
Guidelines to reduce pinking potential in white wines
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By Anton Nel and Francois van Jaarsveld · 8 min read
KWV's 'Brandy Reimagined' winner crowned
KWV Brandy pulled out all the stops at the KWV House of Fire, hosting South Africa's top bartenders and creative gourmands and ultimately, crowning the winner o
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
