Vinpro Technical Harvest Report 2026

CONSTANTIA WARD

Healthy, well-developed canopies were the norm this season. Frequent light rainfall in February interrupted the otherwise extremely dry growing season and posed challenges in terms of rot management and selective harvesting. Vineyards were also exposed to exceptionally high temperatures during mid March, which is unusual for this region. It was a distinctive season, and the wines are expected to reflect these conditions.

DURBANVILLE WARD

The Durbanville ward delivered a notable increase in production, despite not receiving the levels of rainfall recorded in other regions during February. The grapes were healthy, the vineyards were well balanced, and the resulting wine quality prospects are promising.

Photo KAA 2. Early, uniform and complete ripening of Shiraz in the Constantia ward.

Exceptionally high production levels were recorded for Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Excellent quality prospects are expected, despite a challenging and compact harvest period, particularly in terms of intake logistics, where the harvest commenced at the normal time but was completed earlier. – Floricius Beukes, Viticulturist and Farm Manager, Groot Constantia “

LOTHIAN VINEYARDS HARVEST 2024

Gert Engelbrecht | 072 152 4028 | gerte@vinpro.co.za

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