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Demystifying Chenin Blanc: A new style indicator
The Chenin Blanc Association has followed an evidence-based approach to developing the cultivar’s potential. Their style indicator simplifies consumer decision-making.
By WineLand · 5 min read
Consumers' wine-related uncertainty shouts opportunity
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By Nadia van der Colff, Chris Pentz and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
Sensory evaluation of mouthfeel in wine
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By Renée Crous, Valeria Panzeri and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 7 min read
Why wine smells like wine
The research suggests that the ‘wine’ character that distinguishes wine from other beverages, and also allows consumers to identify a product as ‘wine’, is entirely due to the metabolic activity of yeast.
By Samantha Fairbairn · 4 min read
Examining wine perceptions
Dr Weightman’s study is the first of its kind to focus on understanding the changed landscape of local wine consumers in a cross-cultural way.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
Study explores sensory space of Chenin wines
South African Chenin blanc wines take centre stage in a novel study that explores the sensory space of wine using data mining and machine learning techniques.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
SU wine biotechnologist Dr Debra Rossouw receives FLAIR Fellowship and grant
Dr Debra Rossouw, biotechnologist at Stellenbosch University (SU).
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Enartis brings artificial intelligence to wineries and inspires a new vision of "Smart Enology"
Italian multinational collaborates with WINEGRID and confirms itself as a pioneer that integrates cutting-edge technologies into its winemaking solutions.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Institute of Cape Wine Masters celebrates excellence: Professor Wessel du Toit and Junel van der Merwe recognised
The Institute of Cape Wine Masters (ICWM) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Stellenbosch over the weekend of 15-16 May, during which it presented its annual awards to this year’s recipients. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGM and awards ceremony have been held in August; this year marks a…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 1)
Today, there is little doubt in the wine industry that personnel, who have been trained to manage sensory evaluation of wine at their respective cellars, add gr
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 13 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 2)
Sorting – a fast and simple method to describe sensory differences and similarities between wines
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 3)
Projective mapping and Napping
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read