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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 3) - canopy physiology
Canopy physiological changes of differently orientated vertically trellised Shiraz grapevines (NS, EW, NE-SW and NW-SE rows) were investigated.
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 8 min read
Vineyard row orientation (Part 4) - growth and yield
Terroir factors, such as soil and climate, together with cultivation practices, have layered and integrated effects on growth, yield, grape and wine quality, an
By Kobus Hunter & Neels Volschenk · 11 min read
Iconic Allesverloren Wine estate celebrates 150-year milestone
South Africa’s iconic Allesverloren Wine Estate this year marks a truly rare and historic milestone, celebrating with the release of a new wine.
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Recompaction of soil in existing vineyards - causes and upliftment methods
Recompaction of the prepared soil before establishment is unavoidable due to normal soil processes, management practices and cultivation practices in the vineyard.
By Johan de Jager & Bennie Diedericks · 12 min read
2024 Wine Harvest Commemorative Event Honours a Prestigious Line - Up of Industry Greats
Few events are as keenly anticipated, nor held in as high regard, as the annual Wine Harvest Commemorative Event, which took place on 1 February 2024 – marking the momentous occasion of the birth of South African wine, while also paying tribute to the country’s rich wine heritage, and calling for…
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
The Pavarotti and Black Sabbath
In case of the wines there are a lot of kick ass Bordeaux Blends, Pinot Noir, SMG (Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache), top class Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc; but I want to discuss what is supposed to be and should be the highlight and showstopper of South Africa: Pinotage.
By SA Wine Industry · 11 min read
Tim Atkin MW releases shortlist of contenders for 2025 South Africa Special Report Roll of Honour
For the first time in 13 years, the annual South Africa Special Report issued by Tim Atkin MW, in proud partnership with Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth, is announcing a shortlist of contenders for five of its top awards.
By SA Wine Industry · 6 min read
Steenberg’s Lady R takes top honours at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge
A classic Brut Cap Classique from Steenberg Vineyards in Constantia, one of South Africa’s leading producers of this wine style, took top honours at the 2025 Amorim Cap Classique Challenge winning the prize for Overall Winner.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 min read
Rooted in research - what science says about regenerative viticulture (Part 3)
This article is based on a recently published scientific review article. In the review article, the question was: ‘What science exists to support the efficacy of practices used in regenerative viticulture systems or approaches?’.
By Lucinda Heyns · 10 min read
