South Africa, the world's eighth largest wine producer, is expected to harvest its smallest amount of wine grapes in 14 years this year.
File: Industry body South African Wine Industry Information and Systems estimates the 2019 wine grape crop at 1,225,620 tonnes.JOHANNESBURG - South Africa, the world's eighth largest wine producer, is expected to harvest its smallest amount of wine grapes in 14 years this year, as dry conditions and fluctuating weather hit output, an industry report said on Monday.
Industry body South African Wine Industry Information and Systems estimates the 2019 wine grape crop at 1,225,620 tonnes. "A decline in area under vines and challenging weather conditions contributed to the smaller harvest."The 2018/2019 growing season saw warmer than normal temperatures, weather fluctuations and wetter conditions during parts of the season.
Aging vineyards and thinner profitability margins for producers have contributed to a decline in the area planted with wine grapes of around 6 percent over the last five years, Vinpro added.
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