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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
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
It’s time to have the cultivar conversation
With the wine world still abuzz after Bordeaux winemakers voted in favour of approving seven new grape varieties for their wines to fight climate change, it’s t
By Anton Pretorius · 2 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
Viognier Challenge announces 2022 winners
After tasting 17 wines the winners for the Viognier Challenge have been announced. The competition aims to shine the light on the smaller varieties.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
White Blend & Niche Variety Challenge 2023
Organised by Events by Celia, the judging of the White Blend and Niche Varieties Challenge took place on September 10th in Cape Town, by three experienced tasters, Cape Wine Masters Christine Rudman (as Chair) and Clive Torr, and Norma Ratcliffe, previously winemaker and co-owner of Warwick Wine…
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Hail the hybrids
Most of the wine grape varieties we know and love come from the European species Vitis vinifera. Hybrid cultivars break the mould by crossing different Vitis species.
By Johannes Richter · 1 min read
Preventing pinking during harvest
Pinking, or the appearance of abnormal pink colouring in white wines, is a frequent fault in varieties such as Sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc, Chardonnay and Colombard.
By Barbera Scotti · 5 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon Challenge 2025
Cabernet is a widely grown thick-skinned variety that’s been in South Africa long enough for the majority of winemakers to have had some experience of making wine from it. Regarded as one of the premium varieties, it is often the top wine of producers’ ranges.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Right up her street
Winemaking is a perfect combination of science and art. And for Andrea Mullineux, that means it ticks all the right boxes.
By Lee-anne · 5 min read
