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uniWines Vineyards' quality strategy for higher yielding vineyards
There is a very good strategy in place at uniWines Vineyards whereby each vineyard block is assigned a specific wine goal. The three main wine goals are premium cultivar, cultivar and table wine.
By Pierre Snyman · 6 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
Treated municipal wastewater for irrigation (Part 3): Yield and juice characteristics
This study’s objective was to assess long-term irrigation sustainability with treated municipal wastewater (TMW) on grapevine yield and juice characteristics in the latter part of a field trial in commercial vineyards in the Coastal region of the Western Cape, South Africa.
By Carolyn Howell, Karla Hoogendijk, Philip Myburgh, Vink Lategan & Eduard Hoffman · 18 min read
New study finds that warm summers and wet winters yield better wine vintages
A research study led by the University of Oxford has found that weather plays an important role in determining wine quality.
By SA Wine Industry · 5 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
Liming through drip irrigation
For optimal growth and yield, the soil pH has to be correct.
By Doronae · 4 min read
Weeds that can spread vegetatively when controlled mechanically
Uncontrolled weeds may reduce crop yield by as much as 80%.
By Doronae · 6 min read
SA wine export volumes increase, says BMi Research report
BMi Research revealed that despite the poor performance of the economy, the wine industry yielded a positive volume growth.
By Anton Pretorius · 2 min read
South Africa expects exceptional 2020 vintage despite COVID-19 lockdown
South Africa’s 2020 wine grape crop is expected to yield exceptional wines.
By Anton Pretorius · 6 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
