Practical in the cellar
South Africa Wine Cellar Assistants’ Programme 2024: Information days and workshops for senior cellar assistants
The Cellar Assistants’ Programme will host information days and workshops in 2024 in the participating districts....
The influence of consumers’ preferences on the wood character of wine
Wood barrels were initially used as containers and for transporting wine until winemakers realised that the...
Opstal Estate – rock-solid between the Slanghoek and Badsberg Mountains
The majestic Slanghoek and Badsberg Mountains embrace the Slanghoek Valley and demarcate its boundaries, having a...
Factors influencing knowledge uptake by practitioners – the nature of the knowledge transfer channel
In the previous three blogs, the influence of the individual characteristics of the practitioner, the...
Factors that affect alcoholic fermentation
The alcoholic fermentation of grape juice is affected by the yeast strain, sugar concentration, alcohol...
La Bri – transfer of knowledge promotes positive self-esteem
In October 1694, the Huguenot refugee Jacques de Villiers, also known as Jacob, received land situated close to the...
Cellar Assistants’ Programme – information days and senior cellar assistants’ workshops add value
The Cellar Assistants’ Programme hosted two information days in 2023, one each at Cavalli Estate, Stellenbosch and...
Factors influencing knowledge uptake by practitioners – characteristics of the knowledge
Various factors influence whether practitioners such as grape producers, viticulturists and winemakers will acquire...
Natural alternatives for sulphur dioxide
Sulphur dioxide has been used since Roman times and remains the most common additive in winemaking. Due to its...
Roodezandt RF – employer involvement establishes leaders
As visitors enter the picturesque village of Robertson, one cannot ignore the prominent house on Voortrekker Street...
Factors influencing knowledge uptake by practitioners – characteristics of the knowledge source
Many factors can influence practitioner knowledge uptake and utilisation. The first blog in the series dealt with...
Maintaining barrels for longer use
Barrels are an integral part of winemaking due to the extraction of wood flavours and micro-oxygenation during...
