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2020: A Baptism of wildfire for wine producers
The catastrophic bushfires in Australia as well as the decimation of Lismore Estate Vineyards during the Greyton inferno has ignited new fears among producers d
By Anton Pretorius · 10 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
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
Seven questions for seven Young Guns
Wine Cellar has done it again. And that is identifying SA’s hottest young winemaking talent.
By Bernard Mocke · 6 min read
Shortcut to value
Recent reports of an impending global wine shortage have stirred fears of empty shelves and dry cellars. But visions of a Blade Runner-like postapocalyptic world may be a little premature.
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
Fighting fire with fire
Natural disasters such as fire are a given. But with strong partnerships, good communication and solid action plans wild fires can be brought under control.
By Carlin Cloete · 3 min read
Seil-Safari: New horizons of hope for farmers
Laeveld Agrochem’s Seil-Safari, a luxury boat cruise from Durban to Mozambique, gave new hope, direction and vision to South African farmers last week.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Something wicked (smelling) this way comes ...
PHOTO: Shutterstock.
By Nongcebo Langa and Marianne McKay · 9 min read
New winery appointment at Delheim heads for internship in California
Delheim's cellar-master Roelof Lotriet with Noni Langa.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Minimising volatile phenols in wine
PHOTO: Julian Sullivan.
By Heinrich du Plessis and Co-workers · 6 min read
Rehabilitation of eroded watercourses at Vergelegen
Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West, which is renowned for its biodiversity and commitment to environmental sustainability, has just completed an extensive
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
