Category: Viticulture

Size Doesn’t Matter: Putting a Traditional Grape Growing Theory to the Test

Historically, there are many winemaking practices that may or may not exactly be backed-up scientifically. Today’s article examines one of those practices/theories: that small grapes produce better red wines. The thought process behind this idea is that smaller grapes may…

Influence of Vineyard Soil Tillage on Fungal Communities

Soil quality is one of many important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to grapevine health and wine quality, in addition to the ecosystem as a whole. While there are many factors that influence soil quality, one which will…