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Quality grapes with limited water
This study is unique in that it is the first study to provide data on vines subjected to water-restricted conditions from the day that they were planted. It is important, because it contributes towards ensuring sustainable and profitable production of quality wine grapes in South Africa, even in…
By Melané Vivier · 14 min read
Grape berry shrivelling - changes in physiology and quality
PHOTO 1. Different berry shrivelling stages within a Shiraz bunch.
By Doronae · 13 min read
How vine water stress shapes grape and wine quality
This study formed part of the South Africa Wine programme “Grapevine production with limited water resources”, and aimed to evaluate how spatial and temporal water stress affects vine physiology, fruit composition and wine quality.
By Carlos Poblete-Echeverria · 10 min read
Annual South African Wine Harvest Report: smaller wine grape crop packs a punch
South Africa’s 2022 vintage will wow consumers with exceptional quality wines, albeit from a somewhat smaller grape crop than in 2021. This according to the annual South African Wine Harvest Report.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
SA Terroir Wine Awards - Foremost Cape wine terrains suitably crowned
The top quality wines from grapes grown in specific terrains, have been crowned at the 19th annual SA Terroir Wine Awards with the SA Terroir Trophies going to wine producers from four different terrains.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Grapevine fanleaf virus
Grapevine fanleaf virus is considered one of the damaging grapevine viruses and has a notable impact on the lifespan, yield and fruit quality of the vine. Consequently, the fanleaf virus has a major economic impact on the wine industry.
By Hennie Visser · 4 min read
Drought tolerance of different scion cultivars (Part 1): Introduction
The objective of the study was to assess the vegetative growth, yield and wine quality response of selected alternative and reference wine grape scion cultivars to dryland conditions in the Swartland region of South Africa.
By Carolyn Howell, Karen Freitag and Reckson Mulidzi · 14 min read
Drought tolerance of different scion cultivars (Part 2): Soil water status
The objective of the study was to assess the vegetative growth, yield and wine quality response of selected alternative and reference wine grape scion cultivars to dryland conditions in the Swartland region of South Africa.
By Carolyn Howell, Karen Freitag and Reckson Mulidzi · 16 min read
Cabernet Sauvignon responses to irrigation using winery wastewater
Introduction
By Sandile · 10 min read
Berry stress and wine quality
Many compounds linked to quality in wine originate from stresses experienced by grape berries.
By Doronae · 9 min read
Flying high
Innovative tools are increasingly being used to support the drive for improved quality and greater agricultural productivity and profitability. Locally, grape p
By Lee-anne · 7 min read
Crop control can reduce quality
A respectable grapevine yield, in combination with optimally ripe, quality fruit, is of paramount importance towards the goal of sustainable grape farming. Crop
By Doronae · 7 min read
