Situated on the scenic Route 62 and cupped between the Langeberg and Riviersonderend mountain ranges with the Breede River running through the valley.
Endless exploration awaits you in the Robertson Wine Valley
Attractions
Attractions and things to do in and around Robertson area - including the towns of Ashton, Montagu, McGregor and Bonnievale. Great variety of things to do with Kids, Hiking trails, Mountain Biking, Cycling, Breede River boat trips, river rafting and fishing, Health and Wellness, Farmers' Markets, Horse riding and Horse Cart Trips, Sky diving, Rock Climbing, Mountain Tractor Rides, Food and Wine pairings, Arts and Crafts, Antiques and Collectibles.
SPRING : The beginning of spring is the beginning of a new growing season in the vineyards. New shoots start emerging from the dormant buds and active growth commences. Spring is a very active time in the vineyards and activities such as fertilizing, shoot thinning and preventative sprays against fungal diseases takes place during this time. Shoot thinning is an activity where unnecessary and unwanted shoots are removed by hand in order to create a canopy microclimate which will be beneficial for wine quality. In areas where vine growing without supplementary irrigation is not possible, growers will also start irrigating during the spring period.
Towards the end of October and beginning of November the vines flower and after berry set the new bunches will start to develop. Other canopy management activities towards the end of spring include shoot positioning and tipping the growing tip of shoots in order to control growing vigor.
