Regardless of what you believe is the cause, global warming and climate change is occurring. Depending upon where one looks around the globe, climate change affects specific areas of the world differently. Specifically, in regards to wine and viticulture in…
Month: April 2012
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Risk of Oral Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
It has been well documented that alcohol consumption is a strong risk factor for oral cancer, as well as other upper alimentary tract cancers, especially if it is combined with smoking. Alcoholic beverages are chronic irritants to the throat, specifically…
Influence of Geographical Location on Volatile Composition of Spanish Oak
The use of oak in wine making, be it with oak barrels or oak chips, has a significant effect on the flavor, aroma, texture, and color of the finished wine. Traditionally, three different species of oak have been used for…
Who’s Your Daddy?: Petite Sirah
For today’s “Who’s Your Daddy” post, we will be exploring the origins of Petite Sirah. http://wine.appellationamerica.com/images/ competitions/Petite-Sirah-Gnarly-Vine.jpg Petite Sirah, also known as Durif or Petite Syrah, was originally developed in the late 1800s in France, though is probably most known…