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Quality grapes with limited water
This study is unique in that it is the first study to provide data on vines subjected to water-restricted conditions from the day that they were planted. It is important, because it contributes towards ensuring sustainable and profitable production of quality wine grapes in South Africa, even in…
By Melané Vivier · 14 min read
Water meters necessary for agricultural water users
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has instructed agricultural water users in the Western Cape Water Supply System (Berg River/Theewaterskloof Dam sys
By Doronae · 2 min read
Microbial monitoring and sanitation practices in wine cellars
Proper sanitation practices in wine cellars prevent the development of undesirable micro-organisms. Although the alcohol concentration of wines limits the micro
By Charl Theron · 7 min read
Collaborating for trade
The annual World Wine Trade Group (WWTG) meeting was held in Ottawa Canada on 3 to 5 October 2016 and attended by member countries such as Australia, New Zealan
By Annalize · 5 min read
Soil preparation with special emphasis on the re-compaction of vineyard soils
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By Sandile · 13 min read
A need for change
There was a definite, new sense of urgency at the 2017 Nedbank VinPro Information Day. From the call for unity by VinPro’s new chairman, Anton Smuts, to appeals
By Doronae · 7 min read
Small but healthy harvest underway
South Africa’s wine grape harvest is expected to be not much bigger than in 2016, but healthy grapes with intense flavour and colour hold the promise of great w
By Doronae · 3 min read
Swimming against the bulk tide
The emphasis was on value at last year’s World Bulk Wine Exhibition. Given the smaller harvest globally in 2016, South African producers were determined to corr
By Doronae · 5 min read
The role of metals in the quality and shelf-life of white wine
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By Francois van Jaarsveld and Francois October · 6 min read
Cape Wine Auction raises R22.3 million
Smiles, wine and high rollers abound.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
