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Welcome to May 2004 newsletter

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As part of the introduction of our web page and newsletter we are providing free access to all areas of our web page for a limited period.

Additional features will be added over the coming months.

If there are any features that you feel would be of use to you please let us know.

NZSVO to run a workshop on Sauvignon Blanc in November 2004.

Top overseas speakers have been lined up. Details will follow shortly.

A further session has been added on the previous afternoon.

NZSVO to present the 6th International Symposium on Cool Climate Viticulture and Oenology in 2006

The New Zealand Society for Viticulture and Oenology is pleased to announce that it will be presenting the above symposium in Christchurch, New Zealand between 6 and 10 February 2006.

REVIEWS OF RECENTLY PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Micro-oxydation

The rationale and discusses the principles behind using micro-oxygenation based on 10 years experience in USA. more>>

Skin contact prefermentation in Pinotage

The effect of low-temperature skin contact prior to fermentation in the production of Pinotage. more>>

Cap management in Pinotage

Comparing juice/skin mixing methods in Pinotage fermentations. more>>

Pesticide removal from wine

Comparing different fining agents ability to remove pesticides from wine. more>>

FORUMS

There are two forums, one on frost damage and the second on metal caps, for your comment.

LINKS

Links to relevant web pages.

COMING EVENTS

May 2004
Intervitis Interfructa

July 2004
12th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference

August 2004
Bragato Conference

November 2004

NZSVO Sauvignon Blanc Workshop

Screw cap symposium