https://www.bizcommunity.com/1/786.html Global Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry news 15 Viticulture & Oenology news - Global https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/1/786.html en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/786/197997.html Diemersdal Wine Estate in Durbanville has added a newcomer to its range of wines, this time originating from the Marlborough wine region on New Zealand's South Island. "Despite having made Sauvignon Blanc for 20 years and being familiar with New Zealand's exuberant, tropical style of wines, my eyes truly went open when I first visited New Zealand in 2016 and got the chance to experience Marlborough's commitment to Sauvignon Blanc," says owner-winemaker Thys Louw. 1-197997 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology Global https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/786/186533.html Despite 2018 being a challenging year for the industry with a low-yielding harvest due to the regional drought, Wines of South Africa (WoSA) reports a positive growth in the overall value of South African exports. The 4% increase in value to R9.06bn reflects the positive sentiments towards South African wine in international markets, despite the 6% decrease in volume to 420.2 million litres of wine sold internationally. This figure fits into WoSA's strategy for an increased value focus within packaged and bulk wine sales, following the lowest harvest yield since 2005, towards the latter part of the year. 1-186533 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology Global https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/786/176710.html Introduced in the 17th century by Dutch settlers who established trading posts at the Cape of Good Hope, Chenin blanc has a long history in South Africa. In recent years, there has been renewed research interest in the sensory characteristics of Chenin blanc within the broader context of other white wine varieties due to the economic importance of Chenin blanc for the local wine industry and export market. 1-176710 Mon, 07 May 2018 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology Global https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/358/176257.html Thirteen new landscapes have been designated as landmark Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). According to FAO Deputy Director-General Maria Helena Semedo, these systems "reflect a profound harmony between humanity and nature." The new sites - with primary production ranging from fruits, vegetables, salt and rice to silk, meat, tea and wasabi - are in China, Egypt, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and Sri Lanka. 1-176257 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology Global https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/179/171345.html Marketing professionals often consider packaging to be a product's primary means of communication. It communicates explicit and implicit messages to the consumer, particularly through its visual aspect. 1-171345 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Viticulture & Oenology Global