PVPP under the spotlight

PVPP under the spotlight

Dr. Carien Coetzee Basic Wine 18 December 2020   What are the effects of different fining agents on the chemical and sensory composition of Sauvignon blanc?   This is a question that often arises. In a previous blog post, the effect of bentonite fining on...
Should we be afraid of pinking?

Should we be afraid of pinking?

Dr. Carien Coetzee 23 April 2019 During one of the sessions at the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon in March this year, we tasted a brilliantly clear wine which had the slightest pink hue. After confirming that there were no blending components to this Sauvignon Blanc...