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Wielding the magic wand: Q&A with Timothy Witbooi, Lourensford Estate
The man behind the Lourensford Limited Release SMV is Timothy Witbooi.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Q&A with Hannes Nel, cellarmaster at Lourensford Estate: progress report on #harvest2019
Lourensford Estate is mid-way through their 2019 harvest and as the winemaking team wait for the remaining grapes to reach perfect ripeness over the next three
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Xelelo excels as top cellar worker
SA Cellar Worker of the Year 2016: Ivan Xelelo of Lourensford Wine Estate.
By Jana Loots · 4 min read
Xelelo excels
A cellar worker from Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West received the best birthday gift ever this year.
By Annalize · 3 min read
The environmental awareness of cellars
Solar panels can save energy cost. (Photo: Lourensford.)
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
A toast to fine oak
The use of wood is an integral part of winemaking, but the implications of using this natural material extend beyond the cellar. By Bernard Mocke
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Winemag congratulates the top performers in the inaugural Sweet Wine Report 2018
The inaugural Sweet Wine Report is now out, the focus being on 1) Natural Sweet; 2) Noble Late Harvest; 3) Straw Wine; 4) Hanepoot and 5) Muscadel.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Guideline for energy management in the South African wine industry
The South African wine industry has had an increased focus on energy efficiency, contributable to a number of drivers.
By Edo Heyns · 5 min read
Honouring the conservationists
A number of Cape producers are actively conserving part of their land and minimising their agricultural while making enjoyable – and often impressive – wines.
By Sandile · 2 min read
Water and energy saving in the wine industry
Power shedding in South Africa has forced various cellars to buy or rent generators to continue with their normal activities. Although the capital expenditure r
By Sandile · 4 min read
From Winetech study groups to the 'Circle of Excellence'
Discussions were recently held with three winemakers and four cellar workers to determine the value of the Winetech study groups and whether they make a differe
By Doronae · 5 min read
Midwinter Merlot magic
But yesterday’s Merlot tasting at Asara Wine Estate, hosted by Winemag, once again showed that Merlot can shake off its meek and mild image.
By Bernard Mocke · 4 min read
