It is well known that wine is composed of a complex matrix of chemical compounds, which vary widely depending upon the soil, pesticide or fungicide use, winemaking process, storage process, and other steps along the way. Metals may also be…
Author: Becca
Book Review: Wine’s Hidden Beauty by Sondra Barrett, PhD.
Welcome to the first ever book review on The Academic Wino! I would love the opportunity to intermix my usual research article reviews with my own reviews of books related to wine. If you are an author and would like…
The Academic Wino is Switching Platforms!
Hi, everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I’ve started the process of moving The Academic Wino to a new blogging platform! Hopefully the transition will be seamless, however, I wanted to give you a heads’…
Weed Management in Vineyards Affects Plant and Insect Diversity: Which Methods are More Environmentally-Friendly?
The presence of weeds in a vineyard can cause several problems, including competition for resources between the weeds and the vines, which ultimately leads to a reduction in yield of up to 37% (up to 68% for cane weight). In…