Grape growers use an arsenal of techniques in the vineyard to help improve grape and ultimately wine quality. One example of such a technique is cluster zone leaf removal. It is understood and has been shown to improve air circulation…
Noble rot, also known as grey mold, is both a bane and a blessing for winemakers. Scientifically known as Botrytis cinerea, it is known to be devastating to many wines, though for select types of wines like Sauternes, Tokaji Aszu,…
Climate change is and will continue to have a significant influence on global ecosystems, including grape growing. What makes predicting the effects of climate change difficult is that it is not going to affect every region the same way. For…
In conventional agriculture, as well as in viticulture, fungicides are sometimes used in order to control various fungal pests that can damage or destroy the crop, leading to reduced finished wine quality. Studies have shown that residues from these fungicides…