ANDRE VAN RENSBURG – VERGELEGEN WINEMAKER
Once described as “Enfant Terrible’ but now looking more like your kind, friendly and wise uncle. Q : Do you think you deserved the title ? “If you look at the definition of being terrifyingly [...]
The Influence of Grape Maturity on Smoke Taint in Wine
Grapes that are exposed to smoke from wildfires often contain what is referred to as “smoke taint”: highly undesirable smoky, ashy, or medicinal characteristics that drive quality as well as [...]
CHRISTIAAN GROENEWALD – EAGLE CLIFF WINES AND NEW CAPE WINES
Christiaan Groenewald founded New Cape Wines in 2000 and produces wines under various names including “Eagle’s Cliff”. In Afrikaans “Arendskloof”. A pair of rare black eagles which have made [...]
The Effect of Acetaldehyde on Red Wine Color Stability and Astringency
By: Marlena Sheridan Dr. Ryan Elias’s Lab Acetaldehyde is a compound found in wine that has a profound effect on color stability and astringency. Acetaldehyde reacts directly with red wine [...]