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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
SA Terroir Wine Awards - Foremost Cape wine terrains suitably crowned
The top quality wines from grapes grown in specific terrains, have been crowned at the 19th annual SA Terroir Wine Awards with the SA Terroir Trophies going to wine producers from four different terrains.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 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
The latest developments in grape sorting technology
As the primary source of wine, the quality of grapes play a crucial role. Vineyard management is its first step, but climatic factors, vine diseases and the har
By Charl Theron · 4 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
Impact of grapevine leafroll disease on grape and wine composition
Grapevine leafroll disease (GLD) is the most common grapevine disease, which is present in grape-growing regions globally.
By Erna Blancquaert & Wessel du Toit · 8 min read
Esca in SA vineyards
Esca is a fairly unknown grapevine disease in South Africa, although the disease has probably existed locally for decades. This article discusses the causative
By Francois Halleen · 5 min read
Financial indicators of top performing wine grape producers
VinPro Production Plan Survey 2015 (Part 2)
By Edo Heyns · 7 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
Sand vs Brand
Will Swartland sand also gain the same cult following and premium price its wine has enjoyed over the past decade?
By Edo Heyns · 3 min read
Where have you set your horizon?
“There’s always a sucker in South Africa,” an international bulk wine buyer told me recently, illustrating why we still hold the title as the world’s cheapest w
By Elona Hesseling · 3 min read
Big challenges for bulk industry
A few urgent steps will have to be taken to make wine production sustainable. This was the core message at the Ibeta Bulkwine Seminar, which was presented in conjunction with VinPro.
By Edo Heyns · 5 min read