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The environmental awareness of cellars
Solar panels can save energy cost. (Photo: Lourensford.)
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Capital expenditure of wine cellars
Stainless steel tanks remain an important capital expenditure of cellars.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Effective microbiological monitoring in wine cellars
The making of wine is a microbiological process with yeasts and bacteria playing a decisive role. All yeasts and bacteria are however not necessarily beneficial for wine, but can spoil it. It is consequently important that cellars monitor the microflora during winemaking.
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
Post-harvest practices in wine cellars
The harvest is the climax of all winemakers’ lives. Late and some sleepless nights typify this time of the year. Grapes must be monitored, juice prepared for fe
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Decreasing the cooling cost of cellars
Sun panels are one of the ways to save electricity.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Orange River Cellars expands into raisin industry
In a move to unlock further value to its grape growers and the business in general, Orange River Cellars has bought the Farmers Pride Raisins facility outside the town of Keimoes in the Northern Cape.
By Johannes Richter · 3 min read
Why wine cellars and breweries need forensic engineering
The collapse of wine tanks at Darling Cellars in 2021 made industry news, and when forensic metallurgists were called in to analyse what had happened, they found that poor manufacturing had caused the failure, resulting in massive losses for the wine business.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Honour legends with Windmeul Cellar’s 2019 premium collection
Windmeul Cellar’s premium wines’ 2019 vintage is testament to the Paarl-based wine producer’s track record of creating exceptional wines.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 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
Thembile Ntloko's rise to success at Riebeek Cellars
Not every hero’s story features a fearsome dragon and a swift white horse. Some heroic tales hinge on difficult circumstances and the ability to see the opportu
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Riebeek Cellars renamed to Riebeek Valley Wine Co.
Alecia Boshoff, head of wine & production for Riebeek Valley Wine Co.
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
