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Minerality in Wine: Fact or fiction?
How does soil influence the quality and taste of wine? And is the concept of minerality in wine a myth? By Lisa Lottering
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Minerality in wine - understanding the concept and factors involved
This article will provide an overview of the current research on minerality in wine, highlighting the factors that influence it and the need for further investigation to understand its true nature.
By Karien O'Kennedy · 5 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
My top 5 wines for 2016
When it becomes tempting to expand an annual Top 5 list to a Top 6, 10 or 20 list, it’s a good sign. South Africa’s top wines are without a doubt on a steep upw
By Sandile · 2 min read
Romancing Chardonnay
Wine-lovers again gathered at De Wetshof Estate near Robertson to pay homage to Chardonnay
By Edo Heyns · 6 min read
Spioenkop enters a new era
Like the title suggests, something is brewing (or rather fermenting) on the other side of the mountain with the official launch of two new Chenin Blanc wines from Spioenkop.
By Bernard Mocke · 4 min read
The new generation concrete tanks
The concrete ovum led the innovation of concrete tanks.
By Doronae · 4 min read
On bad grapes and good wine
From au pair to winemaker extraordinaire in 15 short years, Hamilton Russell Vinyards’ Berene Sauls has come a long way. By Catea Sinclair
By Carlin Cloete · 4 min read
Celebrating SA’s top Women Winemakers
Women’s Day in South Africa is a reminder of how instrumental women have been over the years in changing the course of our country’s history and traditions.
By Bernard Mocke · 3 min read
Oxygen management during winemaking
PHOTO 1. Excessive oxygen exposure causes the browning of white wines.
By Doronae · 3 min read
As good as gold
The phrase “as good as gold” is an adage for something exceptional – a medal, a trophy or tiny bubbles in a golden glass of champagne.
By Carlin Cloete · 2 min read










