Project title
The use of local knowledge relating to vineyard performance to identify terroirs for Chardonnay and Shiraz in a sub-region of the Robertson Valley

Project leader
Carey, V A

Institution
University of Stellenbosch

Project description
Terroir studies in South Africa have thus far been focussed on the Stellenbosch District and on Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon blanc in order to determine suitable methodology for delimitation of terroirs. This preliminary study has been completed and it is necessary to test the methodology in a different region.

The ultimate aims of this project will be
1. to delimit natural terroir units in a selected sub-region of the Robertson valley
2. to determine the viticultural and oenological performance of Chardonnay and Shiraz in the selected sub-region of the Robertson valley
3. to delimit terroirs for Chardonnay and Shiraz in a selected sub-region of the Robertson valley.

Presentation(s)
1. Carey, V A. 2006. Introduction to terroir research in the Robertson Wine Valley. 3 October. Winetech Vinpro Information Day.
2. Carey, V A. 2006. Terroir en wyn kwaliteit. 19 June. Worcester-Breedekloof VinPro Winemakers Study Group.

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