Seeing that grapes are the raw material for wine the juice and solids, which it contains will play a role in the resulting wine. In the case of white wine considerably less skin contact is...
Hidden Valley Estate is situated against the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains and is known for its approach of close collaboration with nature. This philosophy of close collaboration is...
Sulphur dioxide is for sure the most general additive during winemaking. As result of its anti-microbial and anti-oxidative properties it is unique and no substitute could yet be found to...
Alvi’s Drift is situated on the shores of the Breede River near Worcester and the colourful name is derived from the nearby low water bridge, which gives secure access over the river. The...
Although wine barrels were traditionally made from different types of wood, oak wood was associated with it in the course of time. If the mystic of France is added to it the romantics of...
Bentonite is most probably one of the additives used most generally during winemaking. It can be used together with other fining agents for the clarification of juice or wine, but is...
Lutzville, which is situated close to the Olifants River, was previously known as Vleermuijsklip after a rock formation outside the village. The rock formation is a national monument and...
Brett has become a fashion word in the wine industry. Although it causes typical off-flavours, other wine faults that are not caused by it are also sometimes attributed to it. It applies...
Who did what? Australian researchers found that acrylic-acid-based plasma polymer coated magnetic nanoparticles can effectively protein stabilise white wines. Why was this...
Phenolic compounds occur widely in nature. As result of the colour and astringency of red wines everybody is aware of the role of phenols. It can however also play an important role in the...
Botha Cellar is situated near the Waaihoek Mountains on the Ceres road, approximately twenty minutes from Worcester. This cellar processes annually large volumes of wine with the...
Riebeek Valley Wine Company is synonymous with quality wines, with a firm commitment to the development of cellar assistants’ knowledge. The cellar team at Riebeek Valley Wine...
Stainless steel is the most popular material for the production of equipment in wine cellars and the beverage industry. It is especially the ease of cleaning and its inert properties that...
What is KPA? Potassium polyaspartate (KPA) is an approved wine additive (OIV-OENO 543-2017). It is commercially produced from aspartic acid, an amino acid that naturally occurs in grape...
The local supply of electricity stumbles from one failure to another. Load shedding has become a reality in South Africa, but unfortunately not even the supplier knows when it will be...
Fairview Estate, well-known estate in Suider Paarl, follows a holistic approach to ensure employees’ well-being, with a focus on the advancement of good, sustainable practices. Successful...
Robertson was established during the 19th century, with the first plots allocated and laid out on the farm Over Roodezandt. Today, the name of the farm is reflected in Roodezandt Winery,...
Winemakers are increasingly using phenol data of the vineyard and cellar to manage the colour and tannins in order to improve the general quality of their wines. By means of analyses and...