Project Number
WW 13-11
Project title
Interpretation of information concerning the geology of each wine producing region with regard to geological impact on soil, wine characteristics and marketability
Project leader
Wooldridge, J
Team members
Smuts, M
Conradie, K
Schutte, C
Beukes, C
Carey, V A
Project description
This project aimed to compile and present information concerning the geological and related (aspect, landform, elevation) features of the wine-producing regions of South Africa. The purposes of this work were to complement ongoing work on terroir, to facilitate the process of terroir demarcation, and to provide information for marketing purposes.
Poster(s)
Wooldridge, J and Beukes, H. 2002. A brief geographical history of the Western Cape and its winelands. Poster presented at the 26th National Congress of the South African Society of Enology and Viticulture. 14-15 November, Somerset West, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J and Beukes, H. 2002. Spatial distribution of direct solar radiation in the Stellenbosch and Elgin regions: a comparison between combinations of aspect- and slope classes within and between regions. Poster presented at the 26th National Congress of the South African Society of Enology and Viticulture. 14-15 November, Somerset West, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J and Beukes, H. 2004. Geological history and landscapes of the Coastal winegrowing region of South Africa. Poster presented at the International Conference on Viticultural Zoning. 15-19 November, Cape Town, South Africa.
Presentation(s)
Wooldridge, J. 2000. Effect of geology on wine quality in the coastal wine growing region. Short Course. ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, 29-30 November, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2001. Effect of geology on wine quality in the Overberg. Short Course. 15 March, Grabouw, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2001. Effect of geology on wine quality in the Breede River Valley. ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J and Beukes, H. 2002. Geology of the Coastal wine producing region. Winetech and Wines of South Africa Information Day. 26 March, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J and Beukes, H. 2002. Geographic information systems. Winetech and Wines of South Africa Information. 26 March, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch.
Wooldridge, J. 2002. Effect of time of day on solar energy influx into the Stellenbosch area. (Video Sequence) Presentation at the Bien Donne Farmers’ Day. 7-9 November, Simondium, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2002. User-friendly geology. Winetech Information Day. 22 November, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J and Beukes, H. 2002. A brief geological history of the Western Cape and it’s winelands. Paper presented at the 26th National Congress of the South African Society for Enology and Viticulture. 13-15 November, Somerset West, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2003. Geological formations of the Elgin, Helderberg and Constantia areas. Pre-zoning Conference Field Visit, 2 October, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2003. User-friendly geology. Presentation at the Winetech Terroir Workshop. 18 September, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. User-friendly geology. Presentation at the Winetech Terroir Workshop. 28 May, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. Soil clay mineralogy and potassium buffer capacity as potential wine quality determining factors in Western Cape vineyards. Paper presented at the International Conference on Viticultural Zoning. 15-19 November, Cape Town, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. Technical Tour. International Conference on Viticultural Zoning. 15-19 November, Cape Town, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. Physical and climate setting. Technical Tour. Paper presented at the International Conference on Viticultural Zoning. 15-19 November, Cape Town, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. Geological history. Technical Tour. International Conference on Viticultural Zoning. 15-19 November, Cape Town, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. Evaluation of landscapes and soils. Technical Tour. International Conference on Viticultural Zoning. 15-19 November, Cape Town, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. Geology of Constantia. Technical Tour. International Conference on Viticultural Zoning. 15-19 November, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. Geology of Vergelegen. Technical Tour. International Conference on Viticultural Zoning. 15-19 November, Somerset West, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2004. Geology of De Rust. Technical Tour. International Conference on Viticultural Zoning, 15-19 November, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2005. User-friendly geology. Presentation at the Winetech Terroir Workshop. 28 May, ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2005. Soils and landscapes. Presentation to the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij. 30 August, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2005. Soils and landscapes. Presentation to the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij. 6 September, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2005. Soils, landscapes and climate. Presentation to the ARC Infruitec-Nietvoorbij. 4 October, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2005. Vineyard soils and their origins. Presentation to the Stellenbosch Winemakers’ Study Group. 5 September, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Wooldridge, J. 2005. Effects of clay fraction mineralogy and altitude on vine performance and wine quality in Sauvignon blanc. Presentation to the Stellenbosch Winemakers’ Study Group. 5 September, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Article
Wooldridge, J. 2000. Geology: a central aspect of terroir, WineLand, Mnth Dec (p. 87-90)
Wooldridge, J. 2003. Topography and solar energy interception in the Stellenbosch district a geographic information systems approach. Part II. Effect of time of day, WineLand, Mnth Mar (p. 73-74)
Wooldridge, J. 2003. Trace elements and vineyard soils, WineLand, Mnth Aug (p. 98-99)
Wooldridge, J. 2003. Geology and terroir in the Western Cape winelands, WineLand, Mnth Dec (p. 85-87)
Wooldridge, J, Beukes, H. 2003. Topography and solar energy interception in the Stellenboch district – a geographic information systems approach. Part I. Landscape, slope and aspect, WineLand, Mnth Feb (p. 74-76)
Wooldridge, J, Beukes, H. 2003. Topography, aspect, geology and soils in the Elgin area, WineLand, Mnth Oct (p. 109-111)
Wooldridge, J, Beukes, H. 2004. Radiant solar energy (insolation) in Western Cape orchards, South African Fruit Journal, v. 3 (5) (p. 35-39)
Wooldridge, J. 2005. Geology of the Breede River Valley: Worcester to Robertson, WineLand, Mnth Mar (p. 67-71)
Wooldridge, J, Beukes, H. 2005. Radiant solar energy interception in the Western Cape, WineLand, Mnth Feb (p. 67-71)
Wooldridge, J. 2006. Geografiese inligting stelsels: ‘n Hulpmiddel in ontwikkelingsbeplanning, WineLand, Mnth Mar (199) (p. 73-76)