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The use of dried yeast without rehydration
Since the production and availability of active dried wine yeast in South Africa commenced in the seventies, the use of pure culture yeast has undergone a major change. The change from the laborious multiplication of wet yeast cultures to dried yeast had enormous advantages.
By Charl Theron · 3 min read
Resolutions adopted by OIV
The 14th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which met on 28 October 2016 in Bento Gonçalves (Brazil), adopted a total of
By OIV · 7 min read
All about the Orange
Orange wine is a bit of a misnomer. It is not wine made with oranges, nor is it a Mimosa (a blend of orange juice and sparkling wine). Orange wine is something
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Non-Saccharomyces yeasts and malolactic fermentation
The objectives of this study were to characterise strains from seven non-Saccharomyces species, investigate their use in wine production, and evaluate their com
By Heinrich du Plessis and Co-workers · 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
I am friends with the Monster ...
Until recently most Aussie wine drinkers were unaware of the native Basque red variety called, Tannat. It is a thick skinned variety which has very high levels
By Anton Pretorius · 8 min read
The conversion of sugar to alcohol
The Balling meter does not reflect an accurate sugar concentration of grape juice.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Prohibition: A double-edged sword
The South African government has banned all transportation of alcohol during its national lockdown in April 2020. For many, this measure seems excessive and unw
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Craft brewers and distillers to focus on innovation and collaboration to help re-boot the industry
South Africa’s liquor industry, particularly craft distillers and brewers, have been hard hit by the protracted lockdown and ban on the sale of alcohol, with fe
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
