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Old Pinotage vines’ berries ripen later compared to younger vines. So, what does this mean? Research to investigate possible genetic influences to improved wine quality in old Pinotage vines has been conducted by Professor Johan Burger at Stellenbosch University. His team compared both gene expression levels and total microbiomes in old (53 years) and young (7 years) Pinotage vines inter-planted in the same commercial vineyard. Juice from berries of nine old and nine young

View original post on TopWineSA.com here THE OLD VINE PROJECT has on record 10 vineyards in South Africa that are older than 100 years, however, with the odd exception, their locations, the names of the property owners and the wines made from them (if any) are strictly confidential. No doubt these are precious plants. Perish the thought that they might go up in smoke or be dug up to make way for vegetables, say! It’s about the preservation of old vines and caring for young

What’s so unique about wines made from old vines? Managing Editor Lauren Buzzeo discusses the Old Vine Project and what some say are the best wines South Africa has to offer, on this #WEPodcast.

To read the article as posted on scottishfield.co.uk click here 23 September 2018 Protecting old vines in South Africa not only reaps benefits during water shortages but also pays dividends for drinkers, as Peter Ranscombe reports. AS SOON as you land at Cape Town airport, it’s impossible not to be struck by how much the recent water shortages have hit the city, with posters inside the terminal warning visitors not to waste water. Check into a hotel and more notices procl

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Rosa Kruger interviewed by Jacques Steyn, CWM on Soundcloud talking about the Old Vine Project.