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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
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
Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards 2018: Many wine terroirs produce awarded wines
At the 13th annual Novare SA Terroir Wine Awards the many terroirs in the Cape Winelands which create great wines were highlighted. The 23 National Winners of c
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Wine Influencer: Debbie Juergenson, Apothic Wines | June 2020
From cold-brew coffee-infused wines to rich reds, Apothic Wines, with Debbie Juergenson at the helm, is a brand known for defying convention with its daring ble
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Creation Wines: 'Heaven on Earth' for new-world Chardonnay
Creation Wines are certainly one of the few South African wineries producing Chardonnay expressions that can be considered “next level”.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Q&A with Vergelegen's new winemaker, Luke O'Cuinneagain
Vergelegen wine estate, one of South Africa’s premier wine producers, has appointed Luke O'Cuinneagain as new winemaker in 2022.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
An Italian maestro, a forgotten vineyard and a historic wine
Leonardo da Vinci was known as a philosopher, architect, painter, sculptor, designer, writer, mathematician and musician. But few people know that this genius also poured his heart and soul into the art of wine.
By Wanda Augustyn · 6 min read
Agulhas Wine Triangle faces potential environmental, tourism and social threat from prospecting company.
The Cape South Coast, specifically the Agulhas Wine Triangle (AWT) is becoming increasingly important to wine tourism development in the area. A number of highly acclaimed wine brands that enjoy widespread recognition by the local and international wine industry are situated in this cool climate…
By SA Wine Industry · 10 min read
2024 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event Honours a Prestigious Line - Up of Industry Greats
Few events are as keenly anticipated, nor held in as high regard, as the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, which took place on 1 February 2024 – marking the momentous occasion of the birth of South African wine, while also paying tribute to the country’s rich wine heritage, and calling for…
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Treated municipal wastewater for irrigation (Part 2): Grapevine water status and vegetative responses
This study’s objective was to assess the sustainability of long-term irrigation with treated municipal wastewater (TMW) on grapevine vegetative growth from the 2014/15 to 2017/18 seasons in commercial vineyards in the Coastal region of the Western Cape, South Africa.
By Carolyn Howell, Karla Hoogendijk, Philip Myburgh, Vink Lategan & Eduard Hoffman · 14 min read
Treated municipal wastewater for irrigation (Part 3): Yield and juice characteristics
This study’s objective was to assess long-term irrigation sustainability with treated municipal wastewater (TMW) on grapevine yield and juice characteristics in the latter part of a field trial in commercial vineyards in the Coastal region of the Western Cape, South Africa.
By Carolyn Howell, Karla Hoogendijk, Philip Myburgh, Vink Lategan & Eduard Hoffman · 18 min read
Embracing Durbanville: Groot Phesantekraal launches new restaurant inspired by local heritage
Durbanville welcomes a new culinary gem: Groot Phesantekraal’s beautifully reimagined restaurant, led by chef Germaine Esau.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
