Irrigation duration – time to give water… but how much is enough?
Mountainous coastal areas like Stellenbosch, Cape Town and the Cape South Coast normally receive sufficient rain...
Irrigation duration – time to give water… but how much is enough?
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Vinpro Production Plan survey
Vinpro Production Plan survey
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Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 3): Soil chemical responses on a well-drained soil
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 3): Soil chemical responses on a well-drained soil
Abstract Most wineries in South Africa dispose their winery wastewater (WWW) through land application, but this...
The fascinating world of terroir in winemaking (Part 1): How nature, tradition and science come together
The fascinating world of terroir in winemaking (Part 1): How nature, tradition and science come together
By Zukhanye Fondile, Tracey-Lee Johannes, Relebohile Mabaleka, Zinhle Msiza, Imi Mxabo, Ziphozinhle Nkosi, Neo...
Guidelines for the management of barrel storage rooms
Guidelines for the management of barrel storage rooms
The management of barrel storage rooms is intended to create a stable and controlled environment for wine to age....
Post-harvest strategy for maximum reserve accumulation in grapevines
Post-harvest strategy for maximum reserve accumulation in grapevines
The storage of carbohydrate reserves mainly takes place in the trunk and root cortex, after which it is used by...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 2): Soil chemical responses on poorly drained soils
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 2): Soil chemical responses on poorly drained soils
Abstract The use and availability of wastewater for irrigation have increased globally and the disposal of...
Cultural insights in wine aroma descriptions in South Africa, France and Portugal
Cultural insights in wine aroma descriptions in South Africa, France and Portugal
The centuries-long enjoyment of wine has shaped our national cultural practices and social norms around its...
ROTOCON to demonstrate a stellar lineup of label printing and finishing equipment at Propak Africa 2025
ROTOCON to demonstrate a stellar lineup of label printing and finishing equipment at Propak Africa 2025
ROTOCON is returning to Propak Africa with a stellar lineup of digital and flexo label printing and finishing...
More Old Vines at Meerendal – now with the Oldest Vines in Cape Town
More Old Vines at Meerendal – now with the Oldest Vines in Cape Town
Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville has revealed that there is a very special single row of Old Vines of Muscat d’...
With consumer confidence at its highest level in five years, 2025 is looking more optimistic for the South African wine industry
With consumer confidence at its highest level in five years, 2025 is looking more optimistic for the South African wine industry
Taking a wider lens, the macroeconomic outlook for the local wine industry hints at slightly brighter days ahead,...
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 1): Annual dynamics of volumes and quality at two wineries
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 1): Annual dynamics of volumes and quality at two wineries
Abstract In wineries, the composition and volume of their wastewater changes throughout the year. The quality...