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Is adding copper the solution? (Part 1)
In a Winetech-funded project, researchers aimed to answer the question: How does copper addition influence the reductive compounds and varietal thiols in a wine after bottling?
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Is adding copper the solution? (Part 2)
The aim of this Winetech-funded project is to improve the understanding of winemakers of the influence of copper fining on a wine quality.
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Q&A with Matija Lesković (PhD)
Originally from Croatia, Matija Lesković (PhD) is an Oenologist who completed his doctorate at Stellenbosch University in 2024 with his thesis, “Varietal thiols and ‘reductive’ compounds in white wine.”
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
To swirl or not to swirl? - that is the question... (Part 1)
This study looked at both chemistry and sensory perception in model wine with different varietal thiol and H2S levels. Using a model wine, they were able to manipulate the varietal thiol and free H2S at low and high levels and assessed sensory changes after different glass swirling regimes.
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
To swirl or not to swirl? - that is the question... (Part 2)
This study investigated the sensory suppression effects of H2S on tropical fruit characters and evaluated whether the perceived improvement following swirling is a result of chemical oxidation or physical volatilisation.
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 9 min read
Guava tree and cat's pee (Part 1)
PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).
By Carien Coetzee · 6 min read
Guava tree and cat's pee (Part 2)
PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).
By Carien Coetzee · 8 min read
Guava tree and cat's pee (Part 3)
PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).
By Carien Coetzee · 12 min read
Resolutions adopted by OIV
The 15th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which met on 2 June 2017 in Sofia (Bulgaria), adopted a total of 22 resoluti
By OIV · 8 min read
Thiol levels in dry South African Chenin blanc wines (Part 1)
PHOTO: Shutterstock.
By Astrid Buica, Jeanne Brand and Christine Wilson · 7 min read
Thiol levels in dry South African Chenin blanc wines (Part 2)
PHOTO: Shutterstock.
By Astrid Buica, Jeanne Brand and Christine Wilson · 8 min read
