Viticulture research
Understanding the “terroir effect” (Part 2)
The taste of any given wine, regardless of cultivar, is inextricably linked to its origin. Environmental factors, such as soil and climate, influence organoleptic characters and by deconstructing measurable soil and climate parameters, this influence on a wine’s...
Viticulture research turns over a new leaf
The launch of the Welgevallen Training and Research Vineyards inaugurates a new era in viticulture and oenology research and training in South Africa. The vineyards will offer students and researchers throughout the industry access to world-class facilities.
Understanding the “terroir effect” (Part 1)
The taste of any given wine, regardless of cultivar, is inextricably linked to its origin. Environmental factors, such as soil and climate, influence organoleptic characters and by deconstructing measurable soil and climate parameters, this influence on a wine’s...
Weevils in vineyards
A species-rich assemblage References: Allsopp, E., Barnes, B.N., Blomefield, T. & Pringle, K.L., 2015. Insect of deciduous fruit and nut trees and olive – grapevine. In: Prinsloo, G.H & Uys, V.M. (Ed.), Insects of cultivated plants and natural...
An overview on the genetic and biological variability of viruses in vineyards
Substantial input of two South African laboratories to worldwide knowledge. To date, 70 virus species that can infect grapevines have been recorded.1 Two groups of viruses are especially detrimental for the grapevine industry from an economic point of view. These...
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