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Making sense of warm and cool climates
Climate is considered the most important factor when it comes to the quality of grapes, with a dividing line between “warm” and “cool” climate wines. What exact
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
The influence of climate change on the potassium, pH and total acidity of wines
Over recent decades, the alcohol concentration of wines increased due to the higher sugar concentration of grapes when harvested. This also led to an increase in pH and a decrease in the total acid concentrations of wines.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Finalists announced in Blaauwklippen Blending Competition
The four clubs (finalists) in the 36th annual Blaauwklippen Blending Competition 2019 have been announced.
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
The advantages and disadvantages of spontaneous fermentation
Irrespective of origin, cultivar, style or prize winners, all wines share one common factor, namely alcoholic fermentation. The sugar present in the grapes must be converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, which requires yeast. The yeast can be received with the grapes or it can be added as pure…
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
Why a wine's story should shape your next red wine choice
We all have our go-to red wines, the reliable bottles we reach for out of habit. But what if the story behind the label mattered just as much as the wine inside? Wine is more than fermented grapes. It is history, resilience, and connection bottled for the table.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 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
Seizing opportunities in Canada
Wosa market manager for Canada Laurel Keenan talks to WineLand about “cult Chenin”, the role of somms and other opportunities in this growing market.
By Edo Heyns · 3 min read
Cheap and cheerful or a hot commodity?
British Master of Wine Tim Atkin
By Wanda Augustyn · 5 min read
A journey into the winelands
Recent depictions in the media of the South African wine industry as being rife with injustices are indeed disappointing. Our industry has made significant econ
By Annalize · 7 min read
The myth of natural winemaking
A myth can be defined as a popular viewing of a natural process. If grapes are consequently left to ferment without any additives to form wine, it can be seen a
By Sandile · 4 min read
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE?
It’s limiting to define what a good wine should taste like. Imagine how dull it would be if all wines were made in that style!
By Annalize · 3 min read
