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Impact of grapevine leafroll disease on grape and wine composition
Grapevine leafroll disease (GLD) is the most common grapevine disease, which is present in grape-growing regions globally.
By Erna Blancquaert & Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Pectinases improve consistency in winemaking
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By Yu Gao, Melané Vivier and John Moore · 5 min read
Pinotage ripening - an overview
Harvesting of Pinotage grapes, Welgevallen Experimental Farm, Stellenbosch University.
By Etienne Terblanche · 7 min read
The conversion of sugar to alcohol
The Balling meter does not reflect an accurate sugar concentration of grape juice.
By Charl Theron · 4 min read
Trellis effects on wine composition (Part 2): Aroma
Yield is a primary objective in the industry and can be maximised by trellising systems. Besides yield per vine, synthesis and further evolution of chemical com
By Astrid Buica, Valeria Panzeri & Hilaria Iipinge · 6 min read
Sustainability a priority for Iona Wine Farm
Iona Wine Farm produces wine that expresses the soils and climate, using sustainability and maximising the use of natural products in farming and winemaking.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Steering away from flat and flabby Merlot
A comprehensive study investigated the potential of Lachancea thermotolerans as a valuable tool to produce quality Merlot.
By Carien Coetzee · 11 min read
High altitude vineyards
This article takes a look at how climate change affects grapevines and explores the advantages and challenges of managing vineyards located at high altitude sites.
By Lucinda Heyns · 8 min read
