As we have recently discussed on The Academic Wino, soil quality and characteristics have a significant effect on the flavors, aromas, and quality of the wine that is created from grapes grown in that soil. Soil characteristics are just part…
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…
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,…
by Becca • • Comments Off on Metabolic Changes in Grapes After Botrytis cinerea Infection and Implications for Early-Detection in the Vineyard
As almost everyone in the wine business knows, Botrytis cinerea is a fungal pathogen that attacks many plants, including grapes, which can cause significant crop and quality losses and ultimately economic losses for wineries and vineyards. Physiologically, B. cinerea excretes…