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Breedekloof's 2018 vintage shows valley's true capacity for quality
There's excitement in the wineries of the Breedekloof, the mountainous district surrounding the town of Rawsonville. With this year's harvest of wine grapes bea
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Frost damage in 2017 in the Breede River valley
This article is not intended to be a comprehensive discussion of the various forms of frost, but rather how to manage a vineyard following frost damage.
By Doronae · 6 min read
Breedekloof's Valley of Plenty: Where every vine tells a story
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Breedekloof Valley is home to only large-scale wine producing cooperatives. Anton Pretorius recently discovered that thi
By Anton Pretorius · 11 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
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 1): Vegetative growth of Pinotage grapevines in the Breede River Valley region
The primary objective of the study was to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage vegetative growth is sensitive to water deficits, and the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts.
By Carolyn Howell · 16 min read
What’s happening on the other side?
Thanks to the efforts of a group of Breedekloof winemakers, the image of the Breedekloof River Valley has been boosted and sparked new interest in this region with its fantastic variety of Chenin Blanc wines.
By Bernard Mocke · 3 min read
Francois Cilliers from Nuy Valley wins 2019 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards
Francois Cilliers from Willow Creek Olive Estate, Nuy Valley, Breede Valley region was announced as the 2019 Western Cape Prestige Agri Awards winner. This is t
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Damages after devastating black frost spell
Farmers in the Breedekloof Wine Valley are assessing damages following a night of widespread ‘black frost’ in the region, with farmers citing it as the “the mos
By Annalize · 1 min read
Robertson's Wine on the River ready to rock the boat! (26-28 October 2018)
Ladies and gents, lovers of fabulous wine, good food and happy vibes - assemble! Springtime is around the corner and the Robertson Wine Valley is getting ready
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Slanghoek Cellar pays tribute to the valley's legends
The Slanghoek Legends (L to R): Roelf du Toit, Bill Pretorius, Mariè du Toit, Gerrie van der Merwe, Christine le Roux en Cecil le Roux.
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Wine industry bids farewell to a great mentor
Pieter Hugo, well-known wine grape producer in the Slanghoek valley, passed away on July 2020.
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 3): Juice and wine characteristics
The primary objectives of the study were to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage per se 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…
By Carolyn Howell · 19 min read
