As we’ve seen many times here on this blog and on many other sources, red wine is chock full of phenolic compounds that not only contribute to the sensory characteristics of the wine, but also provide numerous health benefits for…
Author: Becca
Smoke Taint Revisited: What Progress Has Been Made?
The following article is a discussion between The Academic Wino and leaders in the wine treatment business in the United States. Interviews were conducted in November 2011, so any new research since then will not be included in the discussion.…
Soil and Groundwater Contamination of Arsenic and other metals Influence Metal Composition of Wines
Adjusting Vineyard Management Practices in a Changing Climate: Effect of Soil Management on Erosion and Nutrition Loss
For centuries, agricultural practices have been shaping and influencing the environment both ecologically and morphologically. Since many vineyards are planted on hill slopes, the environmental impact is often greater than those planted on flat terrain. The main contributor to altered…