It has increasingly become important to select the correct grape varieties as South Africa’s climate changes. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extremes are influencing vine performance and wine style.
Careful varietal choice is essential to maintain quality, sustainability and long-term resilience in the country’s diverse grape-growing regions.
Farmers have used this opportunity to reinvest in their vineyards, replacing older blocks with high-yielding, heat-resistant varieties that secure their future against a changing climate.
Climate-smart farming bears fruit
According to the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) report, the…
Endangered Species: South Africa is home to several endangered species,
including the African penguin, white rhino, and Cape vulture.
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Fun South African Fact: The oldest remains of modern humans were found in South Africa and are well over 160,000 years old.