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Amoéba confirms field efficacy of active substance against grapevine downy mildew
Producer of a biological biocide, still in the testing phase, capable of eliminating bacterial risk in water and human wounds, and a bio-control product for pla
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
The vine's reserve bank
Carbohydrate reserves in the grapevine play a critical role in various physiological processes. It affects the vine’s overall health, development, growth and ultimate yield.
By Hennie Visser · 6 min read
Lesser-known white wine cultivars (Part 1)
This article is a follow-up on the articles regarding lesser-known red wine grape cultivars that were published (Van Schalkwyk & Schmidt, 2016a & 2016b). Accord
By Danie van Schalkwyk · 8 min read
Lesser-known white wine cultivars (Part 2)
This article is a follow-up on the articles regarding lesser-known red wine grape cultivars that were published (Van Schalkwyk & Schmidt, 2016a & 2016b).
By Danie van Schalkwyk · 7 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
Global wine harvest bounces back after 2017 lows
Photo by Jonathan Colon (https://skatesphere.com/)
By Anton Pretorius · 2 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
SA Harvest report 2019
The South African wine grape harvest 2019 has hit a record low, largely due to the preceding drought and fluctuating weather conditions during the season. Winemakers are, however, positive about the quality of this year’s vintage.
By Johannes Richter · 6 min read
Feeling the heat: the impact of heatwaves in the vineyard
As in France, the Cape winelands could once again be sweltering under heatwave conditions come spring or summer. But what does an unexpected heatwave mean for v
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Meet Laurie Cooper: SA’s superstar sommelier and winemaker
Laurie Cooper was crowned Moët & Chandon Best Young Sommelier 2019 at the Vineyard Hotel and Spa in Cape Town.
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Winetech vine and wine innovation watch: Fighting vineyard pathogens with UV light
PHOTO: Shutterstock.
By Lucinda Heyns · 4 min read
