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High(er)-throughput evaluation of novel grapevine material for important traits
In a South African wine industry-funded study, researchers focused on selecting and screening ‘untested/poorly tested’ rootstock material for abiotic stress-resistance phenotypes. The study also evaluated disease-resistance phenotypes of potentially valuable grapevine material.
By Melané Vivier · 5 min read
Resistance of grapevine rootstocks to nematodes - the status quo in South Africa
This project looked at 20 different rootstocks (both imported and local) to see how resistant they are to five common nematodes found in South African vineyards, including M. xenoplax, M. javanica, M. incognita, P. vulnus and X. index.
By Rinus Knoetze · 5 min read
Vergelegen wine estate declared Western Cape provincial heritage site
Three decades of visionary collaboration between a global mining company with strong South African roots, and many of the country’s leading heritage experts, cu
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Being a Sommelier: Turn your passion for wine into a career
Fashion designers are celebrities (think Victoria Beckham). Chefs are rock stars (think Anthony Bourdain). But what about sommeliers?
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
SA wine industry empower 13 black-owned wine businesses at ProWein
The SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit has invested R1,5 million to send thirteen black-owned wine enterprises to ProWein, the world’s largest wine and spirit
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
Better Grapes Wine Fair highlights real progress in the South African wine industry
The Better Grapes Wine Fair taking place on 10 September 2019 in Helsinki, Finland, will highlight the progress in terms of gender equality, diversity, empowerm
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Beyond the barrel: Innovation meets tradition in South African winemaking
The South African wine industry stands at the crossroads of heritage and innovation. While the roots of winemaking in Stellenbosch trace back centuries, modern advancements are reshaping the landscape, allowing winemakers to refine techniques while staying true to time-honoured traditions. From…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Advancing authenticity
What would’ve happened if Chenin Blanc was still called Steen? Or if Méthode Cap Classique was labelled Vonkel or even Uvubelo (ferment in Xhosa)? Being authent
By Edo Heyns · 3 min read
Branding - Key to Asia
Asia offers significant opportunities for South Africa, but we need to get our branding and price points right. A frequent Rootstocker and runner-up at the youn
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read
Growing young minds
Youth development and training holds the key to a sustainable future for the wine industry.
By Sandile · 3 min read
To compete or not
If entered strategically, wine competitions can be a tool to promote quality wines. The pro’s and cons of competitions were scrutinised at a Rootstock session l
By Sandile · 3 min read