Results for “University of Stellenbosch”

Stellenbosch's oenology & viticulture department to conduct special Rosé study

The oenology research group at The Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Stellenbosch University (under leadership of Prof Wessel du Toit) have embarked on a

By Anton Pretorius · 1 min read

Pinotage ripening - an overview

Harvesting of Pinotage grapes, Welgevallen Experimental Farm, Stellenbosch University.

By Etienne Terblanche · 7 min read

Prestigious Master of Wine bursary for Dr Erna Blancquaert

Stellenbosch University (SU) viticulturist and researcher Dr Erna Blancquaert is one of only two recipients from around the world of the 2021 Taylor’s Port Gold

By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read

Beetle-busting research leads the way at Vergelegen wine estate

Photo caption: Stellenbosch University doctoral student Heather Nependa examines an English oak on an outlying section of Vergelegen Estate. Many of South Afric

By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read

Delheim Estate opens pine forests to Stellenbosch University forestry students

The 30ha pine-tree forest on Delheim Wine Estate on Stellenbosch’s Simonsberg has led to a rekindling of the relationship between Delheim and Stellenbosch University’s Department of Forest and Wood Science as students from the department are now using the Delheim forest for research due to the…

By Emile Joubert · 4 min read

WineTech and LaunchLab introduce SA Wine Industry Innovation Challenge

Winetech, together with the LaunchLab and the Faculty of AgriSciences, Stellenbosch University, are inviting business pitches for their first Wine Industry Inno

By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read

WC mourns passing of Prof Mohammad Karaan

The agricultural community was struck by devastating news of the passing of Professor Mohammad Karaan. Western Cape Minister of Agriculture Dr Ivan Meyer said i

By SA Wine Industry · 2 min read

Prof Kennedy Dzama appointed as new Dean of the Faculty of AgriSciences

Prof Kennedy Dzama, an academic pioneer in animal breeding, genetics and sustainable agriculture, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU). He will start his term on 1 January 2026.

By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read

JC Bekker appointed CEO of Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons

JC Bekker has been appointed as the new CEO at Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons

By Anton Pretorius · 1 min read

STIAS launches Aliquid Novi, the unique Pinotage wine from the iconic Perold Vineyard

The unique Pinotage wine – Aliquid Novi - from the Perold Vineyard on Mostertsdrift.

By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read

Cultural insights in wine aroma descriptions in South Africa, France and Portugal

Researchers at Stellenbosch University’s South African Grape and Wine Research Institute recently conducted a study to explore wine aromas from the perspectives of South African, French and Portuguese consumers.

By Samantha Fairbairn · 5 min read

South Africa Wine Summit 2025 | LEAD THE FUTURE | AFTER MOVIE

The South Africa Wine Summit 2025, held at the Stellenbosch University Conservatory, brought together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to shape the future of South African wine. With a focus on authentic storytelling, sustainability, and innovation, the summit addressed the evolving…