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Fish hydrolysate promotes soil health in the wine industry
Long before scientists started researching soil, fish has been used as fertiliser. Small fish were placed in the soil as part of soil preparation before maize w
By Sponsored Content · 2 min read
A refocus on the important
Vititec’s main focus is on clonal selection, virus elimination, grafting, establishing and maintaining clean mother blocks, and supplying grafting material to t
By Annalize · 2 min read
Soil preparation with special emphasis on the re-compaction of vineyard soils
Introduction
By Sandile · 13 min read
An Insiders Guide to the Swartland
This spring, take a slow drive around the Swartland and discover exciting things to eat, drink and do. You won't be disappointed.
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Vititec's clone & cultivar wine tasting sheet | emerging cultivars (2016-2018)
Below you'll find the results from Vititec's annual new clone and cultivar tasting. Vititec, trusted producers of high-quality clonal plant material, invited se
By Anton Pretorius · 1 min read
Org de Rac wins Top Organic Trophy at Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards
In a year that has seen the accolades rolling in for Org de Rac Estate, this Swartland producer’s latest triumph is winning the Trophy for Best Organic Wine at
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
New general manager for Org de Rac
Johan Gerber has been appointed head manager at Org de Rac, the organic wine farm situated in the Swartland outside Piketberg which was founded by the late Nico
By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read
New ultrasonic device 'unclogs' borehole problems in SA
Harsonic, using low-energy, environmentally-friendly technology, is a new innovative solution to avoid biofilm as an alternative to harmful chemical cleaning. I
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Innovation drives world-class vines and wines
Since 1963, Vititec has ensured that wine lovers will be able to raise a glass to even more exceptional wines for generations to come, through their innovative, future-oriented approach to improving and propagating wine grape vines.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
The geology of wine
Paul Clüver Family Wines recently hosted Professor John Compton to discuss the geological history and significance of the Elgin basin. Elgin is a cool-climate region known for exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but despite its rocky niche, the valley shares a fragile ecosystem with other parts…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Gatekeeper of quality
Louwrens Laing (28) is redefining what leadership looks like at the final stage of the wine journey.
By Wanda Augustyn · 4 min read
