Shiraz Aroma Wheel launch
South Africa’s first official Shiraz Aroma Wheel was launched at the 2024 Shiraz Technical Workshop at Allée Bleue Wine Estate. The Wheel results from a research collaboration between Stellenbosch University,…
The effects of vine spacing of Shiraz on grape and wine quality
Vine spacing effects of Shiraz/101-14 Mgt on a relatively high potential soil in the Breede River Valley, Robertson, South Africa, on grape composition and wine quality were investigated. Experimental…
The effects of vine spacing of Shiraz on establishment, and vegetative and reproductive growth
Knowledge of vine growth reaction to plant spacing under relatively high potential soil conditions is limited. This study aimed to determine the effects of vine spacing (with fixed row spacing)…
Reducing stress with overhead sprinklers during heatwaves
Heat waves are common during most seasons in many grape-growing regions. They negatively affect the quantity and quality of the crop, especially during water shortage periods. Proactive irrigation before these…
The Shiraz Times November 2023
On 8 November 2023, Shiraz SA held their 16th annual technical seminar. During this event, the first edition of the Shiraz Times magazine was launched. The magazine is a South…
Shiraz Technical Seminar 2022
The annual Shiraz technical workshop is one of the most important events for any producer of Shiraz. Apart from local and international speakers addressing a broad spectrum of viticultural and…