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Research update: The quest for new Pinotage clones
Given the importance of Pinotage for South Africa, the existence of only a few commercial clones is a limitation. The potential for a more diverse set of clones is desirable and crucial for this cultivar’s continued success and growth.
By Melané Vivier · 6 min read
Q&A with Ms Phyllis Burger
Phyllis Burger currently leads the grape breeding group in the Crop Development Division at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, which includes managing grape breeding projects and the grapevine gene bank.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 5)
1. Effect of HWT (50°C for 45 minutes) on fungal pathogens in vine nurseries
By Winetech Editorial Team · 5 min read
The Pinotage genome - stress response genes are a major source of inter-cultivar genetic diversity in grapevine
PHOTO: Hendrik Höller (Wosa Library).
By Beatrix Coetzee, Hano Maree and Johan Burger · 3 min read
Pinotage ripening - an overview
Harvesting of Pinotage grapes, Welgevallen Experimental Farm, Stellenbosch University.
By Etienne Terblanche · 7 min read
Poor detection of grapevine leafroll-associated virus type 3 in rootstocks
PHOTO: Piet Goussard.
By Gerhard Pietersen and Megan Harris · 6 min read
Into the unknown: The commercial viability of lesser-known varieties in SA
Driven by climate change, grape producers in South Africa are boldly going where others fear to tread with the planting of lesser-known, unusual wine varietals.
By Anton Pretorius · 8 min read
Viticulture research turns over a new leaf
The launch of the Welgevallen Training and Research Vineyards inaugurates a new era in viticulture and oenology research and training in South Africa. The vineyards will offer students and researchers throughout the industry access to world-class facilities.
By Johannes Richter · 7 min read
Platter's five-star wines for 2022 announced
Platter’s by Diners Club Wine Guide has revealed the eagerly awaited and prestigious list of wines earning the maximum rating of five stars in the new 2022 edition.
By SA Wine Industry · 8 min read
Radford Dale: All about individuality
Alex Dale is well known as one of the original founders of Radford Dale, which he began in 1998 with Ben Radford. He’s been pioneering sustainable agriculture and minimal intervention winemaking ever since.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
The grapevine collection at ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij
The history of a public grapevine cultivar collection can be traced back to Prof. A.I. Perold, the well-known “father” of Pinotage, who wore many different hats during his career as one of the pioneers in modernising the South African grape industry.
By Phyllis Burger · 6 min read
Authenitic Breedekloof
What started out as a grape-growing operation in Rawsonville has developed into a fully fledged wine estate that produces a distinctive portfolio of wines.
By Johannes Richter · 4 min read
