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Seven baboons killed after permits granted to Constantia farms
Seven baboons were killed since permits were granted to two Constantia farms plagued by their raiding.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 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
Beetle-busting research leads the way at Vergelegen wine estate
Photo caption: Stellenbosch University doctoral student Heather Nependa examines an English oak on an outlying section of Vergelegen Estate. Many of South Afric
By SA Wine Industry · 4 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
The advantages and disadvantages of ozone as sanitation agent
The cleaning and sequential sanitation of cellars and equipment are essential to maintain the required cellar hygiene. Cellar hygiene is indispensable to ensure
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Borer beetle research leads the way at Vergelegen
An ongoing concern of tree-lovers is a dreaded pest known as the polyphagous shot hole borer beetle (PSHB). This tiny beetle bores into tree trunks, introducing a fungus that weakens and often kills the trees.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
The ultrasonic sanitation of barrels
Although it is said that wine is made in the vineyard, that belief can be spoiled by micro-organisms like Brettanomyces residing in expensive barrels. The proper sanitation of barrels is essential to prevent this.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
