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Tanzania to introduce new grape varieties to boost wine production
The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) said on Sunday plans were afoot to introduce 13 new grape varieties from South Africa to boost production of
By SA Wine Industry · 1 min read
Into the unknown: The commercial viability of lesser-known varieties in SA
Driven by climate change, grape producers in South Africa are boldly going where others fear to tread with the planting of lesser-known, unusual wine varietals.
By Anton Pretorius · 8 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
Shaking off the shackles
South Africa’s bigger wine companies have access to the best vineyards and should therefore be making the best wines in the country. Jeanri-Tine van Zyl and fellow wine writers argued the point with a tasting of two local trump cards.
By Sandile · 6 min read
A cornucopia of fine wines
South Africa is well positioned to benefit from wine-lovers’ appreciation and knowledge of various grape varieties and wine styles.
By Lee-anne · 5 min read
Wine Influencer: Shooting straight with Lynne Sherriff (MW)
Cape Town-born Lynne Sherriff has an impressive wine pedigree. She became a Master of Wine in 1993 and is a former chairperson of the Institute of Masters of Wi
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
A taste for native
As wine consumers globally become increasingly disinterested in traditional cultivars, there’s a growing trend for indigenous grape varieties from around the wo
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Emerging grape cultivars in South Africa
Trusted producers of high quality clonal plant material in South Africa, Vititec, has identified five emerging cultivars that has the potential to flourish amid
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Balancing price and quality
Bulk wine is important to the South African wine industry, but with lower-than-average prices and an increase in competition there’s a growing need for solidarity and innovation among producers.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read
Five minute mentor
Personal developmental relationships with experts in the wine industry are of great help in guiding the less experienced. In a brand new series, Wanda Augustyn talks to mentors in wine, starting with Mike Ratcliffe.
By Elona Hesseling · 3 min read
Five minute mentor: Geoff Harvey
Talking to marketing experts in the wine industry is a huge help to guide the less experienced. This month Wanda Augustyn speaks to wine marketing guru Geoff Harvey.
By Wanda Augustyn · 3 min read
Opportunity beckons in Africa and Asia
The South African wine industry faces many challenges but a recent survey indicates it’s not all doom and gloom.
By Elona Hesseling · 5 min read