When I think of Mexico, I tend to think Tequila and Margaritas, and not so much wine. However, Mexico happens to have one of the oldest wine industries in the West. Starting way back in the 1500s after the Spanish…
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Climate Change-Induced Water Stress: How Leaf Position Affects Water Use Efficiency in the Grape Vine
The Effect of Irrigation on the Chemical Composition of Grapes
Every chemical compound in grapes and in wine play some role in the life of the grape/wine, be it during physiological processes during the growth stage, or in the finished wine itself, where it may contribute to the taste and…
The Effect of Cover Crops on Aromatic Quality of Wine: Which Works Best?
The use of cover crops in a vineyard has been well studied, and is often employed in vineyards around the world. Basically, cover crops are plants (usually grasses) sown in between the rows of vines, which are most often used…