To register, contact Sandra Lotz at merlot@hallomerlot.co.za. Programme: 8h30: Arrival and registration 09h30: Welcome 09h35: Annual General Meeting...
Merlot
Aim This study investigated over three seasons, the influence of five pruning dates on yield components, grape composition, phenology and...
The contamination of grape berries by Botrytis cinerea can drastically damage wine quality, in particular causing colour degradation. In musts...
The aim of the study was to preserve fruity fermentation volatiles (esters and alcohols) using a condensation device and to test the stability of...
The aim of this project was to determine the effect of downy mildew on the aroma profile and ageability of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.  The...
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of nine different cap management and maceration techniques on Merlot’s chemical and sensory profile....
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of four different cordon renewal strategies to revive a 34-year-old, declining block of...
Merlot is a widely planted grape varietal in South Africa. In the 2017 Platter Guide however, there are only two five star Merlots and only a few...