Jul 25, 2022 | In the News
Entries for the 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Competition, the only competition in the country committed to Sauvignon Blanc, are now open. The cultivar organisation Sauvignon Blanc South Africa presents this influential competition for the sixteenth time this...
Jul 21, 2022 | Blog
Isabel de Waal21 July 2022 As consumers become increasingly concerned about what they eat and drink and the impact of their choices on the environment, the organic food and beverage market has grown steadily. This trend has also been reflected in the...
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May 31, 2022 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine31 May 2022 What are wine lees? The word ‘lees’ is used to define the heterogeneous matrix that is deposited during pre- and post-fermentative decantation of must and/or wine. It is the residue/sediment that settles at the bottom of...
May 30, 2022 | Blog
Dr. Carien Coetzee Basic Wine 30 May 2022 Clarification and stabilization of wines are important processes to prevent turbidity and precipitation issues after bottling. Bentonite fining is commonly used by the wine industry as a clarifying agent and is a...
May 21, 2022 | In the News
For the first time in the 14-year history of the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon, South Africa will be the host country of the biggest and most significant international competition dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc, making it the first country outside of Europe to host this...
May 8, 2022 | In the News
The exact date when the first Sauvignon blanc was planted in South Africa is inconclusive. So too, those who should be singled out as pioneers of this cultivar. What is known for sure is that it was planted on Groot Constantia in the late 1880s. No question either is...
Mar 30, 2022 | In the News
South African Sauvignon Blanc proved its excellence once again as one of the top five countries by number of medals at the largest and most significant international competition entirely dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc, the 2022 Concours Mondial Du Sauvignon. “With four...
Mar 30, 2022 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 March 2022 What is glycerol? Glycerol is one of several polyols present in wine and the pure substance is a colourless, odourless, non-volatile sugar alcohol with a slightly sweet taste and a viscous nature. Pure glycerol...
Feb 28, 2022 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine28 February 2022 Juice clarification before fermentation is an important consideration in the production of Sauvignon blanc wines. Pressed juice appears cloudy due to the presence of various solid compounds extracted from the skins...
Feb 27, 2022 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine27 February 2022 Proper sanitation practices in wine cellars prevent the development of undesirable microorganisms. It is essential that all equipment used during the harvest is cleaned and sanitised effectively before, during and...
Dec 9, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine9 December 2021 Nutriferm X is certainly taking the wine industry by storm. We asked Lida Malandra from Enartis South Africa a couple of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the innovative yeast nutrient. What is Nutriferm X?...
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Oct 31, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 October 2021 4-Mercapto-4-methyl-pentan-2-one (4MMP) is one of three main sulphur-containing compounds often found in Sauvignon blanc wines. The aroma of 4MMP is traditionally described as ‘blackcurrant’ and ‘box-tree’, with ‘cat...
Oct 30, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 October 2021 Inert gas sparging is often used as a tool to reduce the concentration of dissolved oxygen in wine thereby minimizing oxidation reactions which can be detrimental to the wine’s quality. Theoretically, dissolved carbon...
Oct 28, 2021 | In the News
REGISTER NOW The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, a unique line-up of international wines, as well as canned wines and more, will feature at this year’s Sauvignon Blanc SA Technical Seminar at Allée Bleue, Franschhoek on Wednesday 17 November 2021. Distinguished...
Oct 13, 2021 | In the News
Download the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Booklet Cheers to South African Sauvignon Blanc, especially those of the 2020 vintage! Sauvignon Blanc South Africa has announced the winners of the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition – and no less than seven of the...
Sep 30, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 September 2021 Elemental sulphur (S0) plays an important role in powdery mildew management during the growing season. However, several reports have shown that S0 residue concentration of more than 10 μg/g in the must can result in...
Sep 29, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien Coetzee Basic Wine 29 September 2021 Elemental sulphur (S0) is an effective, durable and economical fungicide for the management powdery mildew in vineyards. The advantage of S0 over alternatives include its low cost, good efficacy, low risk of...
Sep 28, 2021 | In the News
Emile Joubert writes about the Southern Sauvignon Blanc Encounter (published on The Wine Goggle) Read the full article here Read the full REPORT here With the Southern Sauvignon Blanc Encounter between South Africa and New Zealand poised on a knife-edge, South Africa...
Sep 14, 2021 | In the News
Neck to neck or is it bottle to bottle – so fierce is the battle between the top 20 finalists in this year’s Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition. The top 20 candidates include eleven wines from the 2020 vintage versus nine from the 2021 vintage. On top of...
Sep 6, 2021 | In the News
World-class, interesting and full of expression of the specific terroir are some of the features that the judges of South African Sauvignon Blanc are excited about. The judges of the 2021 edition of the Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition were immensely impressed...
Aug 29, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine29 August 2021 Light-Strike occurs when riboflavin (naturally occurring in wine) is elevated to an excited state due to light exposure leading to the oxidation of amino acids which may in-turn lead to the development of particularly...
Aug 29, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine29 August 2021 Exposure to light can potentially induce major changes to a wine’s composition. This effect mainly occurs in bottled white and rosé wines exposed to light1 and is commonly referred to as the “light-struck taste”,...
Jul 31, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 July 2021 The effect of shipping conditions on wine quality was the focus of two blog posts previously published on the Sauvignon Blanc SA website. Part 1 of the above-mentioned blog series summarized results obtained from a study...
Jul 30, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 July 2021 Mouldy or musty aromas in wine are probably one of the most unpleasant oenological defects. Corks have been singled out (rather unfairly) as being the main source responsible for “cork taint”, and although cork can be a...
Jul 26, 2021 | In the News
The quest to find the best wines of South Africa’s most popular cultivar starts today. Entries for the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Competition, the only competition in the country committed to Sauvignon Blanc, are now open. According to Sauvignon Blanc SA chair, RJ...
Jun 30, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 June 2021 Imagine your wine being described as “damp soil”, “earthy”, “musty”, “muddy” and “beets”. A compound called geosmin is usually responsible for these unwanted nuances in wine. Often confused for TCA, which contribute...
Jun 30, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 June 2021 Grape juice naturally contains potassium and tartaric acid, which associate together to form the salt potassium hydrogen tartrate (KHT). KHT is soluble in grape juice but the solubility decreases as the ethanol...
May 28, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Carien Coetzee Basic Wine 28 May 2021 Copper is widely used in spray form to combat various types of fungal infection in agriculture, such as downy mildew and blackspot. However, excessive copper residues in grape must can adversely affect wine quality and...
May 20, 2021 | Blog
Dr. Nadia van der Colff Consumer Solutions 20 May 2021 In this blog post (the last in the Wine Consumer Series brought to you by Sauvignon Blanc SA), current global and local consumer trends are addressed with some insights relevant to South African wine and...
May 14, 2021 | In the News
Deur Emile Joubert, Tjorts, Die Burger Landbou SLUIT AAN BY DIE SAUVIGNON-FEES Enigiemand met selfs ’n verbygaande belangstelling in wyn is verlede week meegesleur deur die energieke nuusberiggewing en inklusiewe aktiwiteite rakende die Internasionale Sauvignon...
May 5, 2021 | In the News
Deur Suzaan Potgieter, Die Burger Versnit ‘n Spesiale bylaag het ter viering van Internasionale Sauvignon Blanc-dag in Die Burger Versnit en op Netwerk24 verskyn. Die bylaag sluit onder andere in: Sexy sauvignon blanc se tydOns is bederf met soveel goeie...
May 5, 2021 | Sauvblancday
R43 VILLIERSDORP ROAD #Sauvblancday Top 10 Winner Cilmor Wines #Limited Edition up for grabs! To celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day, two cases of six bottles each of the Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 winner Cilmor Wines Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc 2019 are up for grabs....
May 5, 2021 | Sauvblancday
Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch #Sauvblancday Tasting with Jordan’s Wine Ambassadors One of Jordan’s Wine Ambassadors will guide you through a comparative tasting of older vintage Sauvignon Blanc vs current vintage Sauvignon Blanc, as well as wooded...
May 3, 2021 | Sauvblancday
Pokadraai Road, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch, 7600 #Sauvblancday Complimentary Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc day with Neethlingshof from the 7 May – 9 May 2021. Visit the Estate and enjoy a complimentary tasting of the newly released...
Apr 30, 2021 | Sauvblancday
Groot Phesantekraal Wine Farm, Klipheuwel Road, R302, Cape Town, 7550 #Sauvblancday Delicious palate teaser straight from the tank for FREE! Join us on the 07th of May International Sauvignon Blanc Day, and be the first to tast our Sauvignon Blanc 2021 straight from...
Apr 30, 2021 | Sauvblancday
Durbanville Wine Valley #Sauvblancday #DrinkDurbanville #DurbanvilleSauvBlanc Enjoy the finest Sauvignon Blanc and hospitality in Durbanville. The Durbanville Wine Valley is synonymous with award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and is offering a special 18-bottle collection...
Apr 30, 2021 | Sauvblancday
Constantia Wine Route, PO Box 224 Steenberg, 7947 #Sauvblancday Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route The Constantia Wine Route is proud to launch a South African first – a varietal-based wine route The brand new Constantia Sauvignon Blanc Route will be available at six...
Apr 30, 2021 | Sauvblancday
Klapmuts – Simondium Rd, Simondium, Stellenbosch #Sauvblancday wine, food and art @Glen Carlou WINE TASTING @ GLEN CARLOUOur Glen Carlou experience is about sharing and delighting in wine, food and art. Discover our award-winning wines or indulge in a wine...
Apr 28, 2021 | Sauvblancday
M58 (Koeberg Rd), Durbanville, 7550 #Sauvblancday Celebrate Sauvignon at Diemersdal The South African winelands will join the rest of the world in celebrating International Sauvignon Blanc Day on 7 May this year, and with good reason. Not only are some of the best...
Apr 23, 2021 | In the News
Calling all Sauvignon Blanc lovers! Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, as the ambassador for SA’s most popular wine variety, is celebrating International #SauvBlancDay 2021 with the rest of the world – and you are invited. Whether you are a keen runner, or a crafty foodie,...
