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Plan your block layout with the help of soil classification and terrain analyses
Planting a vineyard is a long-term investment, and the decisions you make today will have a big influence on future success.
By Heinrich Schloms · 4 min read
Increasing vineyards' lifespan
There are compelling reasons for using inboetstokkies to increase the lifespan of a vineyard and to avoid underutilising soil capacity. Sandile Mkhwanazi investigates.
By Sandile · 4 min read
The Tuscan hillsides of Italy
The Tuscan hillside combination of vineyards, olives and cypress trees.
By Doronae · 6 min read
Keepers of the land
We often make the mistake of looking at a landscape like Hemel-and-Aarde and regarding it as static space, when quite the opposite is true.
By Bernard Mocke · 5 min read
Magnificent Merlot
Cellar master Jasper Raats with their brand new release Misterie – the most expensive Merlot to be launched in South Africa.
By Johannes Richter · 2 min read
Crop control can reduce quality
A respectable grapevine yield, in combination with optimally ripe, quality fruit, is of paramount importance towards the goal of sustainable grape farming. Crop
By Doronae · 7 min read
YAN survey of South African grape musts (Part 1)
PHOTO: Melanie Uys.
By Gabriella Petrovic and Astrid Buica · 8 min read
Man and Machine: Agri-tech is here to stay, but is your workforce?
From your GPS to smart irrigation and the latest harvester, agritechnology is here to stay. But is your workforce? By Jana Loots
By Anton Pretorius · 6 min read
Amino acids in South African grape musts (Part 2): Cultivar classification
PHOTO: Francois Viljoen.
By Astrid Buica, Gabriella Petrovic and Jose-Luis Aleixandre-Tudo · 7 min read
Back to (soil) basics
Driven by a worldwide trend towards regenerative farming practices, producers across the globe are returning to soil management practices of old. Jana Loots exp
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Top Dutch chef duo a new culinary charm at Springfontein
Members of press and a select few guests were treated to a delectable culinary masterclass courtesy of Springfontein Wine Estate and top Dutch chefs Edwin and T
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
