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Trellising practices and trellis systems for mechanical pruning - lessons that have been learnt
Correct trellising practices and trellis systems for mechanically pruned grapevines are very important.
By Doronae · 5 min read
The Smart-Dyson trellis system for grapevines
The effectiveness of grapevine canopies depends largely on the distribution of the shoots on the trellis system.
By Leon Dippenaar · 11 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
Trellis effects on wine composition (Part 2): Aroma
Yield is a primary objective in the industry and can be maximised by trellising systems. Besides yield per vine, synthesis and further evolution of chemical com
By Astrid Buica, Valeria Panzeri & Hilaria Iipinge · 6 min read
Trellis effects on wine composition (Part 3): Taste and mouthfeel
Can trellis affect the taste and mouthfeel of wines?
By Astrid Buica, Valeria Panzeri & Hilaria Iipinge · 6 min read
Vergelegen innovates with new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings and trellis system
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is making strategic investments in new Cabernet Sauvignon plantings, and experimenting with an alternative trellis system, as part of its ongoing commitment to expressing its unique terroir. This initiative also supports the renowned estate's focus on…
By SA Wine Industry · 4 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 3): Juice and wine characteristics
The primary objectives of the study were to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage per se is sensitive to water deficits, the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts, and if more grapes can be produced with the same volume of irrigation water…
By Carolyn Howell · 19 min read
Confronting Climate Change: How does your choice of trellising system affect your carbon footprint?
A Boschendal case-study
By Anel Blignaut · 1 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 2): Yield of Pinotage grapevines in the Breede River Valley region
The primary objectives of the study were to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage is sensitive to water deficits, the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts, and if more grapes can be produced with the same volume of irrigation water when…
By Carolyn Howell · 23 min read
Irrigation strategy and trellis system (Part 1): Vegetative growth of Pinotage grapevines in the Breede River Valley region
The primary objective of the study was to determine during what stage(s) Pinotage vegetative growth is sensitive to water deficits, and the most suitable irrigation strategy when water restrictions are imposed during periodic droughts.
By Carolyn Howell · 16 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
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
