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Amped for amphoras
The Wine Machinery Group (WMG) recently presented its popular Amphora Symposium, which is dedicated to exploring the tradition and innovation of amphora winemaking.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Modern amphorae and oak barrels
Modern amphorae differ considerably from ancient ones. It has similar oxygen transfer rates as barrels and is consequently not only used as fermentation vessels, but can also play a role in wine maturation.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Kleine Zalze Joins World of Amphora Wines at Annual Portuguese Festival
The annual Amphora Wine Day held at Herdade do Rocim winery in Portugal’s Alentejo wine region this year saw Kleine Zalze Wines of Stellenbosch join some 60 producers of amphora wines from Portugal, France, Georgia and California in showcasing their wines made in traditional clay amphorae, Kleine…
By Emile Joubert · 4 min read
A cornucopia of fine wines
South Africa is well positioned to benefit from wine-lovers’ appreciation and knowledge of various grape varieties and wine styles.
By Lee-anne · 5 min read
A toast to fine oak
The use of wood is an integral part of winemaking, but the implications of using this natural material extend beyond the cellar. By Bernard Mocke
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Avondale’s Qvevri journey
Celebrating its 21st harvest this year, family-owned Avondale near Paarl is firmly established as a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking. Known for terroir-driven o
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Expect some delicious 2020 wines, says Nederburg MD
Lizelle Gerber, Nederburg cellar-master.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Four new Cape Wine Masters graduate from the Cape Wine Academy during lockdown
Four new Cape Wine Masters (CWM) have graduated from the Cape Wine Academy (CWA) during lockdown. This was announced at the virtual AGM of the Institute of Cape
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Sancerre winemaker reflects on harvest at Diemersdal
Alice Caillat doing South African punch-downs.
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Franschhoek's Old Road Wine Co. walks tall in awards arena
With another major accolade having recently come its way at the annual Mundus Vini International Wine Awards in Germany, the Old Road Wine Co. (ORWC) from Frans
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Surviving the rebranding experience
Two of South Africa’s iconic brands recently passed through the double gauntlet of Covid-19-related market disruptions and a major brand change. Van Loveren and Nederburg both introduced new branding during the past year. Presenting a new face to the world while maintaining continuity requires…
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
