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The sustainability of French oak
Although wine barrels were traditionally made from different types of wood, oak wood was associated with it in the course of time. If the mystic of France is ad
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
Bitter compounds in oak wood
The maturation of wine in oak barrels has an influence on the colour, flavour and taste of wine. Although the aim of wood maturation is the improvement of wine,
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
Modern amphorae and oak barrels
Modern amphorae differ considerably from ancient ones. It has similar oxygen transfer rates as barrels and is consequently not only used as fermentation vessels, but can also play a role in wine maturation.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The art of oak | Q&A with Andrea Freeborough
It is often said that oak is like a spice in the hand of a winemaker. Like that of a chef, a winemaker’s hand may be either too light or too heavy, or perhaps j
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Authentic fine wine evening show support for community kids
Photo caption: John Seccombe (Throne & Daughters), Matthew Copeland (Vondeling Wines), Jacques du Plessis (Oak Valley), Abrie Beeslaar (Kanonkop), Duncan Savage
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
R100 000 raised during the FNB Wines2Whales Challenge
The FNB Wines2Whales has a rich history of supporting the communities through which the race passes; one such community is Botrivier.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Louis Latour: Buy Burgundy's best barrels in South Africa
Louis Latour, famous Burgundy Tonnellerie is managed and sold by the Reciprocal Wine Trading Company in South Africa since 2016.
By Sponsored Content · 4 min read
Smart fruit
The diversity of South African Chenin Blanc was a colourful affair at this month’s Which Wine tasting, with purity of fruit and smart winemaking as the golden t
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Vineyard age vs Technique
Wines made from older vineyards showed delicacy and finesse at this month’s Which Wine tasting of Grenache Noir. Winemaking technique impressed on the day with
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read