The following article is my latest contribution to the print magazine SOMM Journal. I feel very honored to have been given the opportunity to write for this fantastic periodical and encourage each and every one of you to check it…
The Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii), a relative newcomer in the United States, is a pest of Asian origin that attacks many different stone fruits including grapes. It was first spotted in California in 2008, quickly spreading up the Pacific…
by Becca • • Comments Off on Wine Literature Review Lightning Round: 8th Edition
It’s very difficult, if not impossible, for one single person to thoroughly review every single piece of peer reviewed literature related to wine that is published every day. This Wine Literature Review Lightning Round series presents three new papers (within the past…
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,…