Practical in the vineyard
Winetech vine and wine innovation watch: Fighting vineyard pathogens with UV light
Powdery mildews have been around for millions of years. As time progressed, they evolved and are acutely able to sense and utilise light to develop optimally. Knowing this, scientists can cleverly use their superpowers against them. Is this completely new...
Vinpro Production Plan survey: The 2019 vintage – the wheels have started turning for producers in the South African wine industry
In 2019, the Vinpro Production Plan Survey was conducted for the 16th consecutive year in the wine industry. Findings show that although the average producer is still not generating a sustainable income, the industry is improving year on year after a long downward...
Highlights of the 2019 Gen-Z cover crop demos
The benefits of establishing a cover crop in the vineyard work row have been well documented and include increased soil organic matter, improved soil structure, enhanced microbial activity, reduced surface crusting, better water infiltration and weed suppression in...
The management of phenols in the vineyard and cellar
Winemakers are increasingly using phenol data of the vineyard and cellar to manage the colour and tannins in order to improve the general quality of their wines. By means of analyses and consultation more data becomes available. Phenols are chemical compounds,...
Pinotage ripening – an overview
The aim of this compact overview of existing technical information is to create context for forthcoming articles discussing the impact of grape ripening on wine composition and potential wine styles of Pinotage. Introduction Pinotage was developed by Prof....
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