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Anchor Oenology

The Anchor Oenology Business Unit forms part of the Anchor Yeast mother company and is situated in the Western Cape, the heart of the South African Winelands. We pride ourselves on being a manufacturer and distributor of not just the leading new world wine yeast brand, but also providing the South African beverage industry with a variety of wine ingredients, including bacteria, enzymes, nutrients, tannins, mannoproteins and processing aids, as well as a dedicated sparkling wine and Cap Classique portfolio.

Our focus is on providing you with a variety of innovative tools, developed through dedicated and validated research, to assist you in producing the best wine quality possible.

Our team

We are a dedicated team consisting of the Director, International Product Manager, administrative staff, as well as Technical Sales Managers, which provide the wine producing cellars across South Africa support from the grape to the glass. Our team also supports our network of international distributors.

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We pride ourselves on being a manufacturer and distributor of not just the leading new world wine yeast brand, but also providing the industry with a variety of wine ingredients. Our focus is on providing you with a variety of innovative tools, developed through dedicated and validated research, to assist you in producing the best wine quality possible.

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CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

  • Johnnie Calitz – Glen Carlou

    Anchor has stepped up its game. Using their products more and more, and not only the yeasts.

  • Colin Snyman – Delphin Wines Pty Ltd

    I really appreciate the support I received on a stuck MLF. Your team came all the way to Greyton and we are a small boutique cellar. Great service.

LATEST RESEARCH

  • Bio-protection in the pre-fermentative stage of winemaking

    Learn how Gaïa, our non-Sachharomyces yeast from IOC, can be used for bio-protection and reduced sulphur usage.

  • Organic yeast nutrients and Chardonnay aroma

    Have a read how organic nutrition, like out Natuferm range, can enhance your white wine aroma.

  • The role of thiamine in sluggish fermentations and crushed dreams

    Have a look at how complex nutrients enriched with thiamine can assist in preventing sluggish fermentations.