Air quality data is regularly measured and analyzed in countries throughout the world, though in some cases there may be lapses in collection for various reasons, particularly for older dates when these measurements were not yet routinely taken. In order…
Grapes that are exposed to the smoke from wildfires often possess what’s referred to as “smoke taint”: highly undesirable smoky, ashy, or medicinal characteristics that drive quality as well as price downward. This is a phenomenon known all too well…
Phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae Fitch) is one of the most destructive pests for grape vines. Historically, it has wreaked havoc on vineyards around the globe, and nearly wiped out the entire grape and wine industry in Europe (and many other parts…