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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
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
Something wicked (smelling) this way comes ...
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By Nongcebo Langa and Marianne McKay · 9 min read
Minimising volatile phenols in wine
PHOTO: Julian Sullivan.
By Heinrich du Plessis and Co-workers · 6 min read
Yeasts, smoke taint and Chenin Blanc wines
This project investigated yeast selection’s effects on the volatile phenols associated with wines made from smoke-exposed Chenin blanc juice.
By Heinrich du Plessis and Co-workers · 7 min read
Winetech information days for cellar assistants
Feedback received from cellars confirmed a serious need for the development of practical, as well as general knowledge of cellar assistants, which will add value to careers. During 2023, Winetech will host two information days in Stellenbosch and the Breedekloof.
By Santi Basson · 2 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
19th AWITC, Adelaide, Australia (Part 2): Smoke taint in wine - perspectives from the Australian experience
There were 34 workshops presented at the 19th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference held in Adelaide, South Australia, from 19 - 24 July 2025, with 1 061 workshop tickets sold. Two workshops were presented on aspects of smoke taint in wines, flash presentations in the Plenary sessions and…
By Carolyn Howell · 8 min read
