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Soil texture's influence on soil biological health indicators - implications for vineyard management
This article reviews the interaction between soil texture and key soil health biological indicators.
By Roeline van Schalkwyk & Ailsa Hardie-Pieters · 5 min read
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 4): Evaluation of a pot experiment on four differently textured soils
The objective of the study was to design and evaluate a pot experiment to determine the effects of irrigation with diluted winery wastewater on different soils.
By Reckson Mulidzi & Carolyn Howell · 10 min read
Irrigation duration - time to give water... but how much is enough?
The answer to this question is complex and dependent on a whole series of factors. In this article, we investigate the factors a producer should consider regarding irrigation duration. We also look at a few hypothetical scenarios and suggestions.
By Gert Engelbrecht · 7 min read
Soil preparation with special emphasis on the re-compaction of vineyard soils
Introduction
By Sandile · 13 min read
A guide to grapevine abnormalities in South Africa: Abiotic abnormalities – hail, lightning, sulphur burn, bunch stem necrosis and growth arrestment (Part 6.3)
General and introductory Harmful occurrences such as hail, lightning, sulphur burn, bunch stem necrosis and growth arrestment phenomenon (hereafter GAP) – widel
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
New Winetech projects for 2017 (Part 1)
1. Modelling colour stability and ageing potential in SA red wines
By Winetech Editorial Team · 4 min read
Arco Laarman grows portfolio with premium ‘Focal Point’ collection
Laarman Wines has unveiled the maiden vintage of its premium Focal Point collection, with the release of the Focal Point Chardonnay and Focal Point Cinsault, bo
By Anton Pretorius · 5 min read
Great wine starts with good geography
In an attempt to define the elusive concept of terroir, Wine Folly’s Madeline Blasberg narrows it down to connecting five dots.
By Carlin Cloete · 6 min read
Avondale’s Qvevri journey
Celebrating its 21st harvest this year, family-owned Avondale near Paarl is firmly established as a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking. Known for terroir-driven o
By Anton Pretorius · 3 min read
Winners of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 announced
The winners of the 2018 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top Ten were announced during a well-attended wine crafters affair at the picturesque Landtscap outside Stellenbosch
By Anton Pretorius · 7 min read
