November 14, 2024

The ADVICO team recently hosted Robertson producers at their demonstration blocks: Bon Vallon, Weltevrede, and Excelsior. At Bon Vallon, 16 Chardonnay clones were planted to assess each clone’s production and performance on the Koffieklip soils and its impact on wine quality. At Weltevrede, different trellis options were explored to optimize production, while at Excelsior, various rootstock options grafted onto Chardonnay were evaluated to identify those best suited to the area’s conditions. With Robertson producing exceptional Chardonnay, these demos provide significant value to local producers.