Riebeek Valley Wine Company – a firm commitment to mentorship
Riebeek Valley Wine Company is synonymous with quality wines, with a firm commitment to the development of cellar...
Riebeek Valley Wine Company – a firm commitment to mentorship
Practical in the cellar
The chemical composition of stainless steel
The chemical composition of stainless steel
Stainless steel is the most popular material for the production of equipment in wine cellars and the beverage...
Winetech vine and wine innovation watch: KPA for the tartrate stabilisation of wines
Winetech vine and wine innovation watch: KPA for the tartrate stabilisation of wines
What is KPA? Potassium polyaspartate (KPA) is an approved wine additive (OIV-OENO 543-2017). It is commercially...
Decreasing the cooling cost of cellars
Decreasing the cooling cost of cellars
The local supply of electricity stumbles from one failure to another. Load shedding has become a reality in South...
Fairview – a holistic approach to individual development
Fairview – a holistic approach to individual development
Fairview Estate, well-known estate in Suider Paarl, follows a holistic approach to ensure employees’ well-being,...
Roodezandt Winery – involvement and interest a solid foundation for healthy relationships
Roodezandt Winery – involvement and interest a solid foundation for healthy relationships
Robertson was established during the 19th century, with the first plots allocated and laid out on the farm Over...
The management of phenols in the vineyard and cellar
The management of phenols in the vineyard and cellar
Winemakers are increasingly using phenol data of the vineyard and cellar to manage the colour and tannins in order...
The conversion of sugar to alcohol
The conversion of sugar to alcohol
The conversion of sugar to alcohol by yeasts is the most essential reaction during winemaking, without which wine...
Backsberg – a commitment to continuous transfer of knowledge
Backsberg – a commitment to continuous transfer of knowledge
Backsberg Estate, one of the oldest cellars in the Paarl area, is a regular participant of the Winetech study...
Morgenster shining brightly
Morgenster shining brightly
Morgenster, outside Somerset West, is a family business with a commitment to quality and a passion to inspire...
Fructophilic yeasts and yeast strain choice
Fructophilic yeasts and yeast strain choice
The reasons for sluggish or stuck fermentations have historically been attributed to viticultural or cellar...
Winetech study groups and workshops for senior cellar assistants address relevant aspects in 2020
Winetech study groups and workshops for senior cellar assistants address relevant aspects in 2020
There is a serious need for transfer of knowledge and technology to all cellar assistants in the wine industry, as...