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Shelf life – a breaking point
Filling dates and shelf life seem to be a challenge for the hugely popular bag in box segment. While simple but consistent wines were expected in this tasting,
By Elona Hesseling · 2 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
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
What's your tipple?
The latest market research shows South Africans’ alcohol consumption has gone down. Elias Holtzkampf looks at what’s driving the trend in collaboration with SAWIS.
By Elona Hesseling · 6 min read
The Lieberstein lessons
With sales of more than 31 million litres in 1964, Lieberstein sparked enquiries from wine-producing countries around the globe and became the world’s biggest-s
By Carlin Cloete · 7 min read
‘Teching’ the way forward
Innovation was once again the hot attraction at wine technology trade fair Simei@drinktec.
By Carlin Cloete · 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
Willow Creek Olive Oils receive top honours at international competition
Willow Creek took top honours at the 20th L’Orciolo d’ Oro in Italy and at the Terra Olivo International Olive Oil competition in Israel.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 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
New wine packaging for a changing consumer profile
PHOTO 1. The well-known 3 L BIB.
By Charl Theron · 6 min read
The role of ellagitannins in the oxidative stability of wine
Ellagitannins play an important role in the maturation of white and red wine in barrels, due to their oxidation ability and flavour characteristics.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
