The SA Wine Council had their last board meeting for 2007, on Monday, 26 November 2007 in Stellenbosch. Prof Kader Asmal, the Wine Council chairperson, highlighted at a media briefing afterwards, important matters which were tabled for 2008.
SKOP courses have been presented in the wine industry for the past 20 years. However, in the past year we became aware of a great need for Safety Training at many wine cellars. We therefore decided to address this issue with the assistance of an expert in the field.
Research conducted over three years by an agricultural research center in southwestern Germany appears to offer scientific proof of a nebulous tenet long championed by enophiles: Terroir exists and matters.
Environmental awareness has become a key issue for responsible people and responsible industries. If there is a choice between mining for a product and getting it from a renewable source, the answer is self-evident. That’s why it makes sense to use natural cork oak as a stopper for wine, instead of synthetic materials that have to be mined and disposed of. A lot of sense...
At its Annual Reception and Awards Ceremony held on 31 October 2007, the Institute of Masters of Wine formally welcomed seven new members to the Institute.
Just a quick note to thank you and the fabulous Zorgvliet Team including Essie, Sean, the lovely ladies and men who all assist with wine tasting and the great ‘cellar men’ ...
