Flotation – when gravity lets you down
Introduction Advances in flotation technology have led to worldwide interest in and growing acceptance of this...
Flotation – when gravity lets you down
Practical in the cellar
The use of basket presses
The use of basket presses
The effective recovery of the most possible juice from grape skins is one of the most important actions to ensure...
Water and energy saving in the wine industry
Water and energy saving in the wine industry
Power shedding in South Africa has forced various cellars to buy or rent generators to continue with their normal...
The use of barrel technology for uniform barrels
The use of barrel technology for uniform barrels
All winemakers know that individual barrels differ. Although it may sometimes be beneficial and offer variation to...
The myth of natural winemaking
The myth of natural winemaking
A myth can be defined as a popular viewing of a natural process. If grapes are consequently left to ferment without...
Improved alternative wood additives
Improved alternative wood additives
WOOD AND WINE UPDATE Alternative oak additives have been used in the wine industry for approximately 30 years. The...
Risk management for wine cellars
Risk management for wine cellars
VINEYARD AND CELLAR UPDATE Since the beginning of the wine industry during the Middle Ages, continuous changes have...
The evolution of wine containers
The evolution of wine containers
VINEYARD AND CELLAR UPDATE Due to the physical nature of juice and wine, the containers that are used for them need...
Latest trends in barrel maturation
Latest trends in barrel maturation
WOOD AND WINE UPDATE As result of its nature, one of the most important problems experienced with wood barrels is...
Colour and tannin management practices for red wines
Colour and tannin management practices for red wines
VINEYARD AND CELLAR UPDATE Seeing that skin contact is a standard practice of red wine making, the orderly...
The minerality of wines
The minerality of wines
VINEYARD AND CELLAR UPDATE Although sweet, acid, salt and bitter are the basic taste descriptors, the originality...
The choice of bottle closures
The choice of bottle closures
VINEYARD AND CELLAR UPDATE Winemakers are dedicated to make the best wines by using suitable quality grapes and...