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Getting the most out of applied phosphorus (P) - understanding soil P relations in vineyard soils
The vineyard industry is evolving rapidly – new soil conditioners, precision tools and AI-driven decisions are becoming commonplace. Yet, as Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr famously wrote, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”
By VIVIAN WHITE · 7 min read
Soil preparation with special emphasis on the re-compaction of vineyard soils
Introduction
By Sandile · 13 min read
Hurrah for Syrah
Tim Atkin called Shiraz “the Cape’s most exciting red grape” and awarded it five of the top spots among 23 wines scoring 97 points and above. What does he see in it, and what makes this grape such a favourite among South African winemakers?
By Johannes Richter · 6 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
A slice of Jordan
With the 2024 harvest still in full swing, owner Gary Jordan and winemakers at Jordan Wine Estate took a group of visitors through their cellar in Stellenbosch to share this season’s postcard moments.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 4): Evaluation of a pot experiment on four differently textured soils
The objective of the study was to design and evaluate a pot experiment to determine the effects of irrigation with diluted winery wastewater on different soils.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 10 min read
KWV The Mentors' 6th Limited Release Elevates South Africa's Cabernet Sauvignon Legacy
On Monday evening, 19 May, the Hilton London Olympia hosted a highly anticipated event on the international wine calendar: the unveiling of The Mentors Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2022.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 5): Effect on soil K, Na and pH(KCl)
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of irrigation with diluted winery wastewater on selected chemical properties of four soils varying in parent material and clay content.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 23 min read
The French connection
From the first French Huguenot settlers in 1688 to today’s Bordeaux-trained consultants and Champagne technicians, French influence has flowed through the Cape like a long, steady current.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
