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The pinking paradox
Pinking refers to the appearance of salmon or pink tones in white wines made from white grape varieties. It has been reported worldwide in cultivars such as Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Pinot gris, Riesling and others. Its unfortunate timing is one of the reasons it is so…
By Karien O'Kennedy · 5 min read
Preventing pinking during harvest
Pinking, or the appearance of abnormal pink colouring in white wines, is a frequent fault in varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Colombard.
By Barbera Scotti · 5 min read
Guidelines to reduce pinking potential in white wines
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By Anton Nel and Francois van Jaarsveld · 8 min read
The advantages and disadvantages of oxygen prior to bottling
PHOTO 1. Rackings are a source of oxygen contact.
By Charl Theron · 6 min read
Bubble trouble: How premium is that box, really?
Local wine drinkers’ love affair with premium bag-in-box (BiB) wine is rapidly gathering momentum. Yet, new research reveals how the bag’s inherent headspace – or air bubble – could affect sensory and aromatic composition, and potentially smother the baby in its crib.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
