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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
The balancing act
The quality of South African Sauvignon Blanc is peaking. At the recent Which Wine tasting the category’s price point versus the quality was a point of debate. H
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Honouring the conservationists
A number of Cape producers are actively conserving part of their land and minimising their agricultural while making enjoyable – and often impressive – wines.
By Sandile · 2 min read
The starry state of South African wine
Platter’s SA Wine Guide is a good yardstick for assessing the quality of South African wines. Associate editor Cathy van Zyl MW explains why the increase in five-star wines means the bar has been raised.
By Edo Heyns · 5 min read
The role of metals in the quality and shelf-life of white wine
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By Francois van Jaarsveld and Francois October · 6 min read
Sensorial insights into Top 12 Shiraz Challenge 2016 winners
PHOTO: A. Gorman Photography.
By Wessel du Toit and Mihaela Mihnea · 8 min read
2017 Diners Club Finalists announced
The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have been announced.
By Bernard Mocke · 3 min read
Non-Saccharomyces yeasts, MLF and Chardonnay flavour
PHOTO: Chardonnay (WOSA Library).
By Heinrich du Plessis and Neil Jolly · 6 min read
Top Cape wine producers team up to launch Cape Vintner Classification (CVC)
The Cape’s leading wine producers have launched an independent association to build South Africa’s reputation as a producer of world-class wines and promote the
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
'Young Guns' honoured at 2018 South African Young Wine Show
The South African Young Wine Show, dating back to 1833, gives winemakers the opportunity to showcase the best wines of the current vintage.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Finalists announced for the 2018 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Awards
2018 Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Finalists: (Back L to R): Arco Laarman (Laarman Cellar Services at Avondale Wines), Ronell Wiid (Bartinney Private Cellar
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
