by Becca • • Comments Off on Using Microsatellite Markers to Determine Genetic Relatedness of Grape Varieties
A “Who’s Your Daddy” post on a whole other level (the Daddy of Who’s Your Daddy?), today we’re going to talk a little bit about genetics and genetic relatedness of grapes. Understanding the molecular make-up of grapes can be very…
As a way to reduce the levels of chemical pesticides in the environment, grape growers and other agricultural product farmers have been implementing more organic and sustainable farming methods, including what is known as “Integrated Pest Management”. Integrated Pest Management…
It’s very difficult, if not impossible, for one single person to thoroughly review every single piece of peer reviewed literature related to wine that is published every day. This Wine Literature Review Lightning Round series presents three new papers (within…
by Becca • • Comments Off on Characterizing the Terroir of Niagara: What Causes Regional Differences in Wine?
Many of you reading this blog are already familiar with the concept of terroir. In very basic terms, terroir is a term which encompasses the unique characteristics of a wine as formed by various influences, including grape variety, environment, climate,…