The latest developments in grape sorting technology
As the primary source of wine, the quality of grapes play a crucial role. Vineyard management is its first step,...
The latest developments in grape sorting technology
Practical in the cellar
The efficiency of filtration prior to bottling
The efficiency of filtration prior to bottling
Filtration is a complex process. The choice made by winemakers regarding filtration requires background knowledge...
Get up to date with learning and development
Get up to date with learning and development
The learning and development (L&D) desk of the wine industry, which is situated at Winetech, is responsible for...
The environmental awareness of cellars
The environmental awareness of cellars
The sustainability of our planet is endangered by a variety of different irresponsible actions. The responsibility...
Lessons from Provence for the making of rosé wines
Lessons from Provence for the making of rosé wines
The international consumption of rosé wines has increased by 8% over the past 10 years. France is presently...
Professionalism beckons for the wine industry
Professionalism beckons for the wine industry
In the wine industry, a number of representative organisations and entities focus on the promotion of the industry...
The influence of different gasses on flotation
The influence of different gasses on flotation
The clarification of juice prior to the alcoholic fermentation of white wines is actually a standard procedure in...
The role of tartaric acid in winemaking
The role of tartaric acid in winemaking
Tartaric acid is not only one of the major fixed acids in grapes, but also plays a role in the composition and...
The role of ellagitannins in the oxidative stability of wine
The role of ellagitannins in the oxidative stability of wine
Ellagitannins are hydrolysable tannins, which do not occur naturally in grapes. It is however the tannins, which...
The use of whisky barrels for wine maturation
The use of whisky barrels for wine maturation
Wooden barrels in different forms and sizes are used for a variety of beverages like wine, beer, brandy, Cognac and...
Post-harvest practices in wine cellars
Post-harvest practices in wine cellars
The harvest is the climax of all winemakers’ lives. Late and some sleepless nights typify this time of the year....
The positive contribution to transfer of knowledge
The positive contribution to transfer of knowledge
South African cellars are increasingly motivated and encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge of cellar...