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Bitter compounds in oak wood
The maturation of wine in oak barrels has an influence on the colour, flavour and taste of wine. Although the aim of wood maturation is the improvement of wine,
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The use of hybrid barrels
Barrels can be made from different wood types and usually it is only differentiated between French and American oak, because the influence of the two wood types
By Charl Theron · 3 min read
The sustainability of French oak
Although wine barrels were traditionally made from different types of wood, oak wood was associated with it in the course of time. If the mystic of France is ad
By Charl Theron · 5 min read
The future of barrels and alternative wood products
PHOTO 1. Staves which can be used in barrels or in tanks.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Vineyard age vs Technique
Wines made from older vineyards showed delicacy and finesse at this month’s Which Wine tasting of Grenache Noir. Winemaking technique impressed on the day with
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Thumbs up for Chenin
Boasting the most gold medals at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, Chenin Blanc continues to impress. Edo Heyns highlights the judges’ key take-home messages.
By Edo Heyns · 3 min read
The use of barrel technology for uniform barrels
All winemakers know that individual barrels differ. Although it may sometimes be beneficial and offer variation to wines, a barrel can influence the sustainabil
By Sandile · 4 min read
Romancing Chardonnay
Wine-lovers again gathered at De Wetshof Estate near Robertson to pay homage to Chardonnay
By Edo Heyns · 6 min read
