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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
On bad grapes and good wine
From au pair to winemaker extraordinaire in 15 short years, Hamilton Russell Vinyards’ Berene Sauls has come a long way. By Catea Sinclair
By Carlin Cloete · 4 min read
The control of Botrytis in grapes
Botrytis, a fungus commonly referred to as grey mould, affects many plant species of which grapes are one of its most notable hosts. If not treated, this diseas
By Sponsored Content · 4 min read
The vine with the golden grapes
When a South African wine receives a perfect 100-point score, it’s often the winemaker who basks in the glory. Where does the grape producer fit in, the farmer
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
Bayer: The control of mealybugs on grapes
Safeguarding your grape crops to ensure a healthy, robust harvest and optimum yield performance this season asks for quality crop protection products. Investing
By Sponsored Content · 4 min read
Bayer: Botrytis in grapes | Supplier Scene Aug 2020
The fungus Botrytis cinereal (derived from the Ancient Greek word “botrys”, meaning “bunch of grapes” and the new Latin suffix “-itis”, meaning inflammation) is
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Accumulation of volatile phenol glycoconjugates in grapes after bushfires
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By Karien O'Kennedy · 5 min read
Guidelines to reduce smoke taint in grapes and wine
Research conducted over the past few years (mostly in Australia) has led to the development of guidelines on how to handle smoke tainted fruit. Here is an adapted version of the proposed guidelines.
By Elona Hesseling · 1 min read
Sparkling wine (Part 2): Do chilled grapes make better MCC?
PHOTO: Anthony Delanoix (Unsplash).
By Mpho Mafata, Astrid Buica, Wessel du Toit, Valeria Panzeri and Francois van Jaarsveld · 7 min read
Sparkling wine (Part 4): The truth about chilled MCC grapes
PHOTO: Anthony Delanoix (Unsplash).
By Mpho Mafata, Astrid Buica, Wessel du Toit and Francois van Jaarsveld · 6 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
