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The influence of climate change on the potassium, pH and total acidity of wines
Over recent decades, the alcohol concentration of wines increased due to the higher sugar concentration of grapes when harvested. This also led to an increase in pH and a decrease in the total acid concentrations of wines.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
The myth of natural winemaking
A myth can be defined as a popular viewing of a natural process. If grapes are consequently left to ferment without any additives to form wine, it can be seen a
By Sandile · 4 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
What makes an award-winning South African Chenin blanc wine?
PHOTO: Danie Nel.
By Wessel du Toit and Mihaela Mihnea · 6 min read
Oxygen management during winemaking
PHOTO 1. Excessive oxygen exposure causes the browning of white wines.
By Doronae · 3 min read
Resolutions adopted by OIV
The 15th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which met on 2 June 2017 in Sofia (Bulgaria), adopted a total of 22 resoluti
By OIV · 8 min read
Non-Saccharomyces yeasts, MLF and Chardonnay flavour
PHOTO: Chardonnay (WOSA Library).
By Heinrich du Plessis and Neil Jolly · 6 min read
Lactobacilli - a source of enzymes for wine aroma
PHOTO: Shutterstock.
By Lynn Engelbrecht, Senzo Mtshali, Benoit Divol and Maret du Toit · 6 min read
