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Seeds and red wine phenolics (Part 2): Influence of seed number on phenolic levels in red wines
This study set out to explore how different seed levels influence the phenolic composition of Merlot and Shiraz wines.
By Wessel du Toit, Asiphe Makalisa & José Luis Aleixandre-Tudo · 7 min read
Seeds and red wine phenolics (Part 1): Influence of seed number on phenolic levels in different grape varieties
In this study, three extraction methods were evaluated to assess phenolic compounds in red grapes with differing seed levels. These methods included the Glories method, the Iland method, and the recently developed hand-crushed method.
By Wessel du Toit, Asiphe Makalisa & José Luis Aleixandre-Tudo · 6 min read
Exchange rate movements
For producing agricultural products, a large number of inputs are needed such as seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel and agri-implements. Moreover, South Afric
By Doronae · 2 min read
The latest sequencing technology for the detection and identification of grapevine viruses
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By Doronae · 4 min read
Berry stress and wine quality
Many compounds linked to quality in wine originate from stresses experienced by grape berries.
By Doronae · 9 min read
Understanding and measuring tannins in red wines
The importance of phenolic compounds on wine quality require methods that accurately measure the tannin content.
By Jose Luis Aleixandre-Tudo, Mihaela Minhea and Wessel du Toit · 9 min read
Top 6 global drinks industry trends for 2018
Radius, the IWSR’s global innovation database, predicts the leading trend drivers affecting the global beverage alcohol industry for 2018.
By Bernard Mocke · 4 min read
Weeds that can spread vegetatively when controlled mechanically
Uncontrolled weeds may reduce crop yield by as much as 80%.
By Doronae · 6 min read
RESULTS: 2018 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
The results of the 2018 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show were announced at a luncheon at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town today. Of the 977 wines judged, 40 gold
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
