South Africa Wine Technical Yearbook 2025

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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. We will end with the influence of climate which we will continue in Part 2 of the series. The fascinating world of terroir in winemaking (Part 1): How nature, tradition and science come together By Zukhanye Fondile, Tracey-Lee Johannes, Relebohile Mabaleka, Zinhle Msiza, Imi Mxabo, Ziphozinhle Nkosi, Neo Segopolo, Ezile Zitha & Anton Nel

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TECHNICAL YEARBOOK 2025