Winemaking with stems
Alcoholic fermentation is the backbone of winemaking. It therefore follows that all processes, physical factors and...
Winemaking with stems
Practical in the cellar
New wine packaging for a changing consumer profile
New wine packaging for a changing consumer profile
The demographic age profile of consumers of different generations is divided according to their birth dates....
The importance of oxygen control during bottling and the measurement of dissolved oxygen in wine
The importance of oxygen control during bottling and the measurement of dissolved oxygen in wine
Bottling is the last stage where oxygen can be dissolved in wine, causing negative quality characteristics, before...
The advantages and disadvantages of oxygen prior to bottling
The advantages and disadvantages of oxygen prior to bottling
“Oxygen can make or break a wine.” – Louis Pasteur. Oxygen is an integral part of life and plays an important role...
The choice of bottle closures – the final choice of the winemaker
The choice of bottle closures – the final choice of the winemaker
Winemaking is a progressive process and winemakers have to make different decisions in the course thereof until the...
The future of barrels and alternative wood products
The future of barrels and alternative wood products
Alternative oak wood products have been used in cellars since the 1980’s. The cost saving in comparison with new...
Adjustments of Pinot noir winemaking
Adjustments of Pinot noir winemaking
Some of the most expensive wines in the world are made from Pinot noir. These wines, however, differ considerably...
Mentorship – how to know if someone qualifies as a mentor?
Mentorship – how to know if someone qualifies as a mentor?
We all get advice from time to time from colleagues, friends and relatives. Even our children often have something...
The global shipping of wine
The global shipping of wine
Wine is a product that is consumed worldwide and, except for certain countries, also produced everywhere. Although...
The future of natural cork as bottle closure
The future of natural cork as bottle closure
The natural characteristics of the bark of the cork oak, Quercus suber, for example its elasticity and neutrality,...
A toast to fine oak
A toast to fine oak
The use of wood is an integral part of winemaking, but the implications of using this natural material extend...
The rental of barrel space
The rental of barrel space
For a long time wood has not been the only material used for barrels, but it has become an integral part of...