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2020: A Baptism of wildfire for wine producers
The catastrophic bushfires in Australia as well as the decimation of Lismore Estate Vineyards during the Greyton inferno has ignited new fears among producers d
By Anton Pretorius · 10 min read
Lessons from "down under"
A group of South Africans visited the south of Australia last year to learn more about various vineyard techniques.
By Doronae · 4 min read
The world of wine
Get up to speed with your wine geography as we take a look at some of the wine regions that are making inroads on the global front.
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Dan Traucki: Touriga the terrific
Touriga or Touriga Nacional, to give its full name, is a native Portuguese red variety that is one of the key components of Portuguese Port. It is not well know
By Anton Pretorius · 8 min read
Management and re-use of treated winery wastewater (Part 3): Adelaide, Australia
Carolyn went to New Zealand and Australia to participate in a technical tour focussing on the management and re-use of treated winery wastewater, with particula
By Carolyn Howell · 7 min read
Top 10 wines in the inaugural Winemag Shiraz Report 2019 announced
Syrah (aka Shiraz) has its traditional home in France’s Rhône Valley, where the appellations of Hermitage and Côte Rôtie are particularly acclaimed. South Austr
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Hurrah for Syrah
Tim Atkin called Shiraz “the Cape’s most exciting red grape” and awarded it five of the top spots among 23 wines scoring 97 points and above. What does he see in it, and what makes this grape such a favourite among South African winemakers?
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
The effect of aeration on spontaneous Chardonnay fermentations
A study conducted by Australian researchers over two vintages, 2019 and 2020, explored the effects of aeration timing, amount and duration on Chardonnay fermentations and aroma profiles. Whereas certain aeration regimes delivered positive outcomes, others delivered negative outcomes.
By Karien O'Kennedy · 5 min read
Entertainment-driven wine tourism
Wine tourism is no longer just about attracting wine enthusiasts. These days, visitors are interested in having a good time and enjoying destination-based experiences in addition to traditional wine-tastings. A recent webinar hosted by the Great Wine Capitals network offered insights on this…
By SA Wine Industry · 7 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 2): Yield of Pinotage grapevines in the Breede River Valley region
The primary objectives of the study were to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage is sensitive to water deficits, the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts, and if more grapes can be produced with the same volume of irrigation water when…
By Carolyn Howell · 23 min read
