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Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 3): Juice and wine characteristics
The primary objectives of the study were to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage per se is sensitive to water deficits, the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts, and if more grapes can be produced with the same volume of irrigation water…
By Carolyn Howell · 19 min read
Sensory evaluation of wine (Part 1)
Today, there is little doubt in the wine industry that personnel, who have been trained to manage sensory evaluation of wine at their respective cellars, add gr
By Jeanne Brand and Hélène Nieuwoudt · 13 min read
Do you speak Winese?
South African wineries are coming up with innovative ways to attract new consumers in the local market – one being replacing wine jargon with everyday language.
By Jana Loots · 6 min read
The Sauvignon success story
Sauvignon 2016, The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration, was held in February.
By Edo Heyns · 8 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
Structural changes, time to consider the import parity price of wine?
Grain farmers often talk about export and import parity* when considering price hedging strategies, but in the wine industry these are terms that are almost unh
By Annalize · 4 min read
The contribution of lactic acid bacteria to the sensorial characteristics of red wine
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By Hélène Nieuwoudt · 5 min read
Analytical methods to measure grape metabolites - a review
This review presents a summary of the chromatographic methods that have been developed and optimised to accurately profile and quantify grape metabolites. The g
By Hans André Eyéghé-Bickong, Philip Young and Melané Vivier · 10 min read
The cool crowd
Analysing cool climate wines are Michel Bettane, Christine Parkinson, Debra Meiburg, MW, Johnny Wan, director exhibitions market development, Hong Kong Trade De
By Doronae · 5 min read
