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Winetech 2021 study groups cellar assistants perform
Cellar assistants participating in the Winetech 2021 study groups learned more about post-fermentation processes, which included lees contact, clarification of young wines and filtration. The maturation of wine; stabilisation and blending of wines, including bottling and packaging were of great…
By Santi Basson · 2 min read
From Winetech study groups to the 'Circle of Excellence'
Discussions were recently held with three winemakers and four cellar workers to determine the value of the Winetech study groups and whether they make a differe
By Doronae · 5 min read
Winetech study groups and workshops for senior cellar assistants address relevant aspects in 2020
Orange River Cellars' participants in the Winetech study groups in 2019: Back: Eugene Markgraff, Sebastian Filies, Salmon van Neel and Josef Rooi. Front: Joe Mo
By Santi Basson · 3 min read
Winetech 2022 transfer of knowledge to cellar assistants - a new approach
The Winetech study groups and senior workshops have made an important contribution through the years to the transfer of knowledge to cellar assistants. After the recent challenges faced by the industry, it became necessary to critically evaluate the cellar assistant programmes to determine how to…
By Santi Basson · 2 min read
The positive contribution to transfer of knowledge
South African cellars are increasingly motivated and encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge of cellar assistants. Although this might appear not to be p
By Doronae · 6 min read
Uncertain times are a constant - be flexible and adaptable
Adaptable leadership is no longer an asset, but a necessity. The inability to adapt is one of the main reasons projects fail.
By Santi Basson · 6 min read
Positive influence on quality of work in cellars
It is increasingly clear that there is a serious need for the transfer of practical, general knowledge to cellar workers. The Winetech study groups aim to trans
By Doronae · 4 min read
Winetech cellar assistant programmes: why evaluate?
One of the most important reasons for the annual evaluation of the Winetech programmes is to ensure that the study groups and senior cellar assistant workshops are meeting the goals and achieve the objectives as confirmed in the approved business plans. Winetech has a responsibility towards…
By Santi Basson · 5 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 2)
Sorting – a fast and simple method to describe sensory differences and similarities between wines
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 3)
Projective mapping and Napping
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 10 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 4)
Check-all-that-apply (CATA) – profiling of wine with multiple choice questions
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 11 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