Though grapevines are not insect pollinated, taking care of the worlds’ pollinators, particularly bees (both farmed and wild bees) of critical importance to agriculture and our food supply (in addition to countless other ecological and environmental reasons). In fact, figures…
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…
The use of commercial fungicides is commonplace in conventionally managed vineyards, often utilizing sulfur or synthetically produced formulations. With the use of these fungicides there comes an associated health risk, both to the environment and to those animals or people…
Not too long ago, I read a post online discussing the relationship between social wasps and fermentation (ultimately) in wine. The first thing that I thought, being the ecologist that I am, was “Wow, this is really cool! I need…