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The fascinating world of terroir in winemaking (Part 2): How nature, tradition and science come together
In the second part of the Terroir series, we continue to examine the influence climate has on terroir. We will also examine the role of cultivars in terroir.
Vinpro Production Plan survey
The Vinpro Production Plan survey was performed in the wine industry for the 21st consecutive year in 2024. The service is provided per vintage in each of the 10 wine regions, within study groups and individual capacity. The findings indicate that, although the average producer is still not generating a sustainable income, the industry is showing year-on-year improvement after a long downward cycle.
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 3): Soil chemical responses on a well-drained soil
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of winery wastewater (WWW) irrigation on the chemical soil properties and potential environmental impacts at an existing grazing paddock at a winery near Rawsonville where WWW has been applied for many years.
The fascinating world of terroir in winemaking (Part 1): How nature, tradition and science come together
In the first part of the Terroir series, we explain the concept of terroir. Then, we will look at the different elements influencing the terroir concept, starting with soil.
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. This article provides a few of the most important guidelines to be followed.
Post-harvest strategy for maximum reserve accumulation in grapevines
It is crucial to keep the grapevine and soil as healthy and optimal as possible to enable maximum build-up of reserves post harvest.
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 2): Soil chemical responses on poorly drained soils
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of winery wastewater (WWW) irrigation on soil chemical properties and potential environmental impacts at a new paddock at a winery near Stellenbosch where no WWW had previously been applied.
Cultural insights in wine aroma descriptions in South Africa, France and Portugal
Researchers at Stellenbosch University’s South African Grape and Wine Research Institute recently conducted a study to explore wine aromas from the perspectives of South African, French and Portuguese consumers.
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 equipment, featuring live demonstrations in hall 7 across four stands A8, A14, B9, and B13.
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’ Alexandria next to the cellar that is 87 years old, making it the oldest producing vineyard in Cape Town.
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, according to leading distributor Vinimark’s latest Market Review, which was released in the final quarter of 2024.
Winery wastewater irrigation (Part 1): Annual dynamics of volumes and quality at two wineries
The objective of this study was to investigate the annual dynamics of winery wastewater volumes and quality at two different wineries.