Well hello there! It’s been a minute! I’ve missed writing very much, and think I may finally be coming out of the mental fog I’ve had these past several months. Here’s to fresh starts! Today I’m going to talk about…
Glyphosate is one of the most commonly used herbicides throughout agriculture and all over the world. It is considered a “non-selective” herbicide, meaning that it’ll kill most plants that come in contact with it. In a nutshell, it works by…
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…
The use of oak barrels in wine fermentation and aging is common, as it is known to increase wine aromatic complexity and improve overall wine quality. One downside to using oak barrel in winemaking is the fact that it costs…