Boiling it down to extremely simplified terms, the goal of the wine grape grower is to raise healthy grapes to optimal ripeness, in order to achieve a sense of balance or “completeness” in the wine made from them. Traditionally, sugar…
by Becca • • Comments Off on When Beetles Attack: X. arvicola in the Vineyards of La Rioja, Spain
This post is sponsored by Grammarly: “Use Grammarly’s proofreading software because we all know after a glass or two of wine the grammar goggles can get a little cloudy and impair your writing abilities.” Disclaimer: While this post has a sponsor, all…
by Becca • • Comments Off on In the Vineyard: “DIY Terroir”
The following is a guest post by Gary Strachan, an international vineyard and winery consultant specializing in the start up of vineyards and wineries. Please see his complete bio at the end of this post! Do you ever have that…
by Becca • • Comments Off on Evaluation of Pesticide Residues at Schools in Close Proximity to Vineyards in South Africa
One of the major concerns about the use of pesticides in viticulture and agriculture in general is the potential for these chemicals to drift onto neighboring farms that do not wish to use these pesticides, and more importantly, into residential…