El Niño warning & early harvest alert
As the new grape growing season gets underway, growers should take note of the El Niño warning issued by the Western Cape Government and Vinpro. The province's residents are being advised to prepare for weather-related impacts, including: Increased air temperatures, with the potential for extreme heat Higher fire risk, compounded by a drier winter so far Additional strain on water resources During the ripening period (veraison to harvest), vineyards are typically an easy and welcome food source for birds. The
