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The soil beneath our feet
Recent weather across the Cape has offered a reminder that farming is increasingly defined by extremes. Heavy rain, flooding, cold fronts, strong winds, and sudden changes in seasonal patterns are part of the reality producers are managing on the ground, forcing them to reconsider how they can…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Understanding climate’s impact on vineyards
Climatologist Greg Jones has become the face of climate change in the global wine scene. His research has garnered awards and has fine-tuned growing philosophie
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Great wine starts with good geography
In an attempt to define the elusive concept of terroir, Wine Folly’s Madeline Blasberg narrows it down to connecting five dots.
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 1) - canopy light and temperature
Climatic conditions, such as temperature, wind and humidity, and valley floor/edaphic conditions, such as soil water availability and drainage, often force the
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 9 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 2) - inter-row wind and canopy humidity
The prevailing wind direction and wind velocity are always considered when vineyards are established in a specific terroir.
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 8 min read
Unpacking #Harvest2019
According to our winemakers, #Harvest2019 was a mixed bag. While some found it to be adequate, others claim it was the “most challenging yet.” Anton Pretorius s
By Anton Pretorius · 9 min read
Winetech panel discussion: Tech key to beating climate change
The Innovation Summit, held at the Cape Town Stadium last month, provided the perfect platform for Winetech to host a panel discussion on the impact of climate
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
South Africa expects exceptional 2020 vintage despite COVID-19 lockdown
South Africa’s 2020 wine grape crop is expected to yield exceptional wines.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Climate change in the viticulture sectors: Overview of long term climate trends in the Western Cape (Part 1)
Annual average temperatures for South Africa from 1901 - 2018. Each stripe highlights the annual temperature difference compared to the long term mean (the firs
By Dr. Tara Southey · 9 min read
Using thermal satellite land surface temperature to supplement weather station temperatures in the Western Cape (Part 2)
Land surface temperature anomaly
By Dr. Tara Southey · 8 min read
High altitude vineyards
This article takes a look at how climate change affects grapevines and explores the advantages and challenges of managing vineyards located at high altitude sites.
By Lucinda Heyns · 8 min read
Outsmarting tomorrow
“As a species, we have failed. We are already exceeding the earth’s carrying capacity.” Stark words, and a grim opening to the recent Climate Smart Agriculture Convention hosted by WinField United South Africa.
By Louise Duminy · 6 min read
