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Non-Saccharomyces yeasts, MLF and Chardonnay flavour
PHOTO: Chardonnay (WOSA Library).
By Heinrich du Plessis and Neil Jolly · 6 min read
Using MLF to create a buttery wine or not
Various factors influence the amount of diacetyl, acetoin and 2,3-butanediol produced during fermentation impacting the buttery aroma.
By Natasha Pretorius, Lynn Engelbrecht and Maret du Toit · 11 min read
The Dunning-Kruger diaries - what I thought I knew about MLF
Social psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger identified the Dunning-Kruger Effect in a 1999 study, which describes a cognitive bias where people with low ability in a task overestimate their competence.
By Bernard Mocke · 4 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
Traditional and alternative methods to monitor wine fermentations
The purpose of this article is to illustrate the potential contribution of infrared spectroscopy to the monitoring of wine fermentations.
By Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
The contribution of lactic acid bacteria to the sensorial characteristics of red wine
PICTURE: Shutterstock.
By Hélène Nieuwoudt · 5 min read
Shiraz wines made from vines with different training systems
PHOTO: Wosa Library.
By Wessel du Toit, Petri de Beer and Albert Strever · 4 min read
The use of cordless smart barrel bungs
The way of barrel closing has undergone a revolution over the years. Initially sand bags were used, followed by a hessian cloth with a flat wooden bung, which w
By Doronae · 4 min read
Oxygen management during winemaking
PHOTO 1. Excessive oxygen exposure causes the browning of white wines.
By Doronae · 3 min read
