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The advantages and disadvantages of ozone as sanitation agent
The cleaning and sequential sanitation of cellars and equipment are essential to maintain the required cellar hygiene. Cellar hygiene is indispensable to ensure
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Microbial monitoring and sanitation practices in wine cellars
Proper sanitation practices in wine cellars prevent the development of undesirable micro-organisms. Although the alcohol concentration of wines limits the micro
By Charl Theron · 7 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
SA wine shows implement world-leading sanitation by means of UV-C ultra-violet lamps
The SA National Wine Show Association (SANWSA) has announced that they are the first organisers of wine competitions to be implementing world-leading sanitation
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
The sanitation of Brett-infected barrels
Brett has become a fashion word in the wine industry. Although it causes typical off-flavours, other wine faults that are not caused by it are also sometimes at
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
The sanitation of cellar floors
“You cannot manage what you do not measure and you cannot measure what you do not monitor.”
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The cleaning and sanitation of barrels
“You don’t know you have a contaminated barrel until you have a contaminated wine.” – Vic Vasques.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Keeping the lights on: The impact of load shedding on SA wine producers
While South Africans struggle to cope daily load shedding, lack of electricity has long-term implications for businesses. For many wine producers, power cuts hit them where it hurts most: in the cellar.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Guidelines for the management of barrel storage rooms
The management of barrel storage rooms is intended to create a stable and controlled environment for wine to age. This article provides a few of the most important guidelines to be followed.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 7 min read
KSB believes trade shows are vital in the era of low-cost imports
As South Africa grapples with a flood of low-cost pump and valve imports from Asia and other global manufacturing hubs, the recent IFAT Africa trade show in Johannesburg offered a rare opportunity for local pump and valve manufacturers to prove their mettle.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Colossal Concrete Products’ rail precast concrete expertise flows into water infrastructure upgrades
As South Africa begins to rehabilitate and repair ageing water infrastructure, Colossal Concrete Products (CCP), Africa’s largest concrete railway sleeper manufacturer, says its comprehensive range of precast concrete products can provide meaningful solutions.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
