In March every year, the world of wine descends on the German city of Düsseldorf, aptly named after the Düssel River, which divides the city into...
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In the sustained pursuit of professional recognition of skills and education, South Africa Wine’s People Development division is a value-driven...
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For many wines, ageing on the lees is fundamental to their production, most notably in traditional-method sparkling wines and white Burgundy....
It’s easy to understand why sulfite additions are such a basic tool of winemaking. Sulfur dioxide (SO2, also commonly referred to as sulfites) is an...
Natural (unfortified) wines usually contain alcohol concentrations of between 11 and 16% alcohol by volume. In South Africa, which is considered a...
Introduction Merlot is known for its supple texture and ripe fruit flavours, however, it can be a challenging variety to work with as it is known...