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Seasonal weather variation within local mesoclimates explained using high resolution climate data (Part 3)
Increased seasonal variation in weather is a growing reality and concern in the context of climate change. Should we be reconsidering how we measure a season? T
By Dr. Tara Southey · 9 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
Making sense of warm and cool climates
Climate is considered the most important factor when it comes to the quality of grapes, with a dividing line between “warm” and “cool” climate wines. What exact
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
Trellis effects on wine composition (Part 1): Background
Trellising systems are driving the mechanisms that alter canopy microclimates, consequently affecting yield and quality of grapes.
By Astrid Buica, Valeria Panzeri & Hilaria Iipinge · 7 min read
The fascinating world of terroir in winemaking (Part 2): How nature, tradition and science come together
In the second part of the Terroir series, we continue to examine the influence climate has on terroir. We will also examine the role of cultivars in terroir.
By Anton Nel · 14 min read
Académie du Vin Library 2025
Académie du Vin Library is a new imprint founded by Steven Spurrier and friends, dedicated to publishing the finest wine writing of the past, the present and the future. Our list is small and will never be large – because we value quality over quantity. We choose our books with care – above all…
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Rosé all day
South African rosé is moving from summer sideshow to strategic staple. At CapeWine 2025, technical discussions highlighted how “pink” is being used to showcase site, grape choice, and cellar technique.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
