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Is adding copper the solution? (Part 1)
In a Winetech-funded project, researchers aimed to answer the question: How does copper addition influence the reductive compounds and varietal thiols in a wine after bottling?
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Is adding copper the solution? (Part 2)
The aim of this Winetech-funded project is to improve the understanding of winemakers of the influence of copper fining on a wine quality.
By Matija Lesković, Jeanne Brand and Wessel du Toit · 8 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
Resolutions adopted by OIV
The 14th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which met on 28 October 2016 in Bento Gonçalves (Brazil), adopted a total of
By OIV · 7 min read
Guava tree and cat's pee (Part 1)
PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).
By Carien Coetzee · 6 min read
Guava tree and cat's pee (Part 2)
PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).
By Carien Coetzee · 8 min read
Guava tree and cat's pee (Part 3)
PHOTO: Hendrik Holler (Wosa Library).
By Carien Coetzee · 12 min read
Oxygen management during winemaking
PHOTO 1. Excessive oxygen exposure causes the browning of white wines.
By Doronae · 3 min read
Nitrogen and sulphur foliar fertilisation (Part 3)
PHOTO: Shutterstock.
By Astrid Buica, Aléta Bruwer & Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Volatile sulphur compounds
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By Astrid Buica, Sebastian Vannevel and Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
The importance of solids in white wine making
Seeing that grapes are the raw material for wine, the juice and solids they contain will play a role in the eventual wine. In the case of white wine considerabl
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
