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Post-harvest strategy for maximum reserve accumulation in grapevines
It is crucial to keep the grapevine and soil as healthy and optimal as possible to enable maximum build-up of reserves post harvest.
Cultural insights in wine aroma descriptions in South Africa, France and Portugal
Researchers at Stellenbosch University’s South African Grape and Wine Research Institute recently conducted a study to explore wine aromas from the perspectives of South African, French and Portuguese consumers.
ROTOCON to demonstrate a stellar lineup of label printing and finishing equipment at Propak Africa 2025
ROTOCON is returning to Propak Africa with a stellar lineup of digital and flexo label printing and finishing equipment, featuring live demonstrations in hall 7 across four stands A8, A14, B9, and B13.
More Old Vines at Meerendal – now with the Oldest Vines in Cape Town
Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville has revealed that there is a very special single row of Old Vines of Muscat d’ Alexandria next to the cellar that is 87 years old, making it the oldest producing vineyard in Cape Town.
With consumer confidence at its highest level in five years, 2025 is looking more optimistic for the South African wine industry
Taking a wider lens, the macroeconomic outlook for the local wine industry hints at slightly brighter days ahead, according to leading distributor Vinimark’s latest Market Review, which was released in the final quarter of 2024.
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 1): Annual dynamics of volumes and quality at two wineries
The objective of this study was to investigate the annual dynamics of winery wastewater volumes and quality at two different wineries.
Carbon Removals
As the agricultural sector faces increasing pressure to mitigate climate change, farms are uniquely positioned to contribute through carbon removal activities.
Tips to avoid the most common cellar mistakes (Part 2)
Winemakers in the industry were consulted to point out the most common mistakes that can occur in and around cellars. Here are a few guidelines to avoid some of these problems.
Sunscreen for Sauvignon blanc
Two research groups investigated the effect of kaolin application on Sauvignon blanc vines and its impact on the vine physiology and grapes produced.
Grape marc – a game-changer for greener dairies?
The aim of an experiment at the Agriculture Victoria Research Ellinbank Dairy Centre in Victoria, Australia, was to determine and compare the effects of red and white grape marc on milk production and methane emissions in dairy cows.
In-field fractional use of winery wastewater with raw water (Part 5): Assessment of the below- and above-ground chemical status of grapevines in the lower Olifants River region
The objective of this study was to make an assessment of the below- and above-ground chemical status of the grapevines growing in the Lower Olifants River region.
Stirring things up – Sauvignon blanc juice stabulation
A study performed using healthy Austrian Sauvignon blanc grapes showed how stabulation can improve your wine.