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The pinking paradox
Pinking refers to the appearance of salmon or pink tones in white wines made from white grape varieties. It has been reported worldwide in cultivars such as Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Pinot gris, Riesling and others. Its unfortunate timing is one of the reasons it is so…
By Karien O'Kennedy · 5 min read
Guidelines to reduce pinking potential in white wines
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By Anton Nel and Francois van Jaarsveld · 8 min read
Lessons from Provence for the making of rosé wines
Different rosé colour nuances.
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
Bubble trouble: How premium is that box, really?
Local wine drinkers’ love affair with premium bag-in-box (BiB) wine is rapidly gathering momentum. Yet, new research reveals how the bag’s inherent headspace – or air bubble – could affect sensory and aromatic composition, and potentially smother the baby in its crib.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
The smoke spoilage of wine
Veld fires caused serious damage in some of the Australian and Californian wine regions over recent years. Although not in the same magnitude, the problem has a
By Charl Theron · 6 min read
Preventing pinking during harvest
Pinking, or the appearance of abnormal pink colouring in white wines, is a frequent fault in varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Colombard.
By Barbera Scotti · 5 min read
Tips for additions
Several guidelines have to be followed to ensure that additives and processing aids are correctly added to grapes, juice, fermenting must and wine, in order for these products to work optimally.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 7 min read
