Wines of South Africa Export Report 2023
The year 2023 will undoubtedly be remembered by the world’s wine fraternity as one of the most challenging years. This rings true in the context of South African wine exports…
Optimistic outlook despite challenges: second estimate for 2024 wine grape harvest released
Viticulture experts have submitted their second estimate for the anticipated 2024 wine grape harvest, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state of South Africa's vineyards. The figures, adjusted to…
Choosing commercial yeasts
The two most important considerations for optimal fermentation are, firstly, the yeast(s) ability to ferment to dryness in the given conditions without becoming sluggish or stuck and within the time…
Ageing on lees
For many wines, ageing on the lees is fundamental to their production, most notably in traditional-method sparkling wines and white Burgundy. Producers of the former tout the time spent on…
Determining wine’s authenticity and quality without opening the bottle
Due to increased fraud rates through counterfeiting and adulteration of quality wines, it is important to develop novel, non-destructive techniques to assess wine quality and provenance. Therefore, an Australian research…