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Fresh new start for Rootstock
The recent #Newworldwine session saw the revival of Rootstock, an initiative from WineLand.
By Bernard Mocke · 2 min read
Suitable rootstock for soil and wine goal
The choice of rootstock is an important decision which can determine the success of your newly planted vineyard. The rootstock characteristics of nine rootstocks in the wine industry will be discussed in this article.
By Heinrich Schloms · 7 min read
Poor detection of grapevine leafroll-associated virus type 3 in rootstocks
PHOTO: Piet Goussard.
By Gerhard Pietersen and Megan Harris · 6 min read
Resistance of grapevine rootstocks to nematodes - the status quo in South Africa
This project looked at 20 different rootstocks (both imported and local) to see how resistant they are to five common nematodes found in South African vineyards, including M. xenoplax, M. javanica, M. incognita, P. vulnus and X. index.
By Rinus Knoetze · 5 min read
Being a Sommelier: Turn your passion for wine into a career
Fashion designers are celebrities (think Victoria Beckham). Chefs are rock stars (think Anthony Bourdain). But what about sommeliers?
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Vinpro and Stellenbosch University revive experimental vineyards
Stellenbosch University (SU) has partnered with the South African wine industry body Vinpro to drive the revival of its experimental vineyards, turning it into
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
Innovation drives world-class vines and wines
Since 1963, Vititec has ensured that wine lovers will be able to raise a glass to even more exceptional wines for generations to come, through their innovative, future-oriented approach to improving and propagating wine grape vines.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
High(er)-throughput evaluation of novel grapevine material for important traits
In a South African wine industry-funded study, researchers focused on selecting and screening ‘untested/poorly tested’ rootstock material for abiotic stress-resistance phenotypes. The study also evaluated disease-resistance phenotypes of potentially valuable grapevine material.
By Melané Vivier · 5 min read
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
Advancing authenticity
What would’ve happened if Chenin Blanc was still called Steen? Or if Méthode Cap Classique was labelled Vonkel or even Uvubelo (ferment in Xhosa)? Being authent
By Edo Heyns · 3 min read
Branding - Key to Asia
Asia offers significant opportunities for South Africa, but we need to get our branding and price points right. A frequent Rootstocker and runner-up at the youn
By Elona Hesseling · 2 min read