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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
Up in smoke: Wildfire season and the risk of smoke taint
As major wine regions around the world face the immediate effect of devastating wildfires, the threat of smoke taint is a slow burn. But how do you mitigate the
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
Yeasts, smoke taint and Chenin Blanc wines
This project investigated yeast selection’s effects on the volatile phenols associated with wines made from smoke-exposed Chenin blanc juice.
By Heinrich du Plessis and Co-workers · 7 min read
Guidelines to reduce smoke taint in grapes and wine
Research conducted over the past few years (mostly in Australia) has led to the development of guidelines on how to handle smoke tainted fruit. Here is an adapted version of the proposed guidelines.
By Elona Hesseling · 1 min read
19th AWITC, Adelaide, Australia (Part 2): Smoke taint in wine - perspectives from the Australian experience
There were 34 workshops presented at the 19th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 19 - 24 July 2025, with 1 061 workshop tickets sold. Two workshops were presented on aspects of smoke taint in wines, flash presentations in the Plenary sessions and…
By Carolyn Howell · 8 min read
Accumulation of volatile phenol glycoconjugates in grapes after bushfires
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By Karien O'Kennedy · 5 min read
Dealing with fire
This year’s fire season has again brought trepidation, sleepless nights, and destruction to the Cape winelands and beyond. While wildfires are expected and an accepted part of the natural ecosystem, their impact on businesses and people is not.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Recycling vs incineration
A controversial waste to energy project in the Boland – a planned incineration plant in Wellington – has raised much concern among residents.
By Wanda Augustyn · 7 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 Tuscan hillsides of Italy
The Tuscan hillside combination of vineyards, olives and cypress trees.
By Doronae · 6 min read
Vinèa SA: harvest is coming
Sales of Vinéa SA’s Eclat range of Ceramic-Toast barrels grew by 25% during the 2017 harvest. At a time when many winemakers are dramatically reducing their bar
By Carlin Cloete · 3 min read
