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Swirling it up on social media
Swirl Media is a social media and website agency dedicated to the wine industry and wine tourism.
By Johannes Richter · 5 min read
To swirl or not to swirl? - that is the question... (Part 1)
This study looked at both chemistry and sensory perception in model wine with different varietal thiol and H2S levels. Using a model wine, they were able to manipulate the varietal thiol and free H2S at low and high levels and assessed sensory changes after different glass swirling regimes.
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
To swirl or not to swirl? - that is the question... (Part 2)
This study investigated the sensory suppression effects of H2S on tropical fruit characters and evaluated whether the perceived improvement following swirling is a result of chemical oxidation or physical volatilisation.
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 9 min read
Swirl, sniff, sip and story – how narrative makes wine mean more
Long before tasting rooms and Insta-worthy vineyards, there were people. Characters. Romances. Epic treks. And, yes, wine. It turns out that what’s in the bottle often starts with what’s on the page. Because the truth is, the more you know about a wine’s backstory, the more you feel connected to…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Q&A with Matija Lesković (PhD)
Originally from Croatia, Matija Lesković (PhD) is an Oenologist who completed his doctorate at Stellenbosch University in 2024 with his thesis, “Varietal thiols and ‘reductive’ compounds in white wine.”
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
KWV's 'Brandy Reimagined' winner crowned
KWV Brandy pulled out all the stops at the KWV House of Fire, hosting South Africa's top bartenders and creative gourmands and ultimately, crowning the winner o
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Sparkling wines for all occasions this Festive Season
Looking for some sparkling wine for the holidays? No matter what is going on in life, it’s always a good time to pop some bubbly. sparkling wine is simply the m
By Anton Pretorius · 11 min read
Unbox Pearly Bay’s stylish new wines for everyday enjoyment
Pearly Bay, the stylish range of easy drinking wines that resonate carefree living and happy moments, is now available in generous 3-litre box wines, ideal for everyday enjoyment.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Leafroll disease or deficiency symptom?
Grapevine leafroll disease is the most important viral disease of grapevines in South Africa. It is thought to have a significant impact on the sustainability of the wine industry, impacting both the qualitative and productive lifespan of our vineyards.
By Etienne Terblanche · 8 min read
Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival brings Cape wines to consumers
Swirl, sniff and sip your way through the best of South Africa’s wines at the annual Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival, which kicks off in Cape Town this month.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Wines of Elgin get a fresh new identity
Wines of Elgin have undergone a fresh re-branding to ensure that the region stands strongly, and uniquely, amidst the competitive international landscape. While Cool Climate remains at the core of Elgin’s wine style, there was a desire to create a more meaningful message.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Notes on tasting
How does ‘Cat’s Pee on a Gooseberry Bush’ grab you? This could be one of wine tasting’s most (in)famous quotes. Occasionally, we do need to resort to brutal honesty or shock factor to describe wine, to define that which is rather difficult to pin down - even for a professional. If it were easy, we…
By Vinimark · 5 min read
