The following article is my first 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…
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Weighing in on Climate Change, The Wine Industry, and Conservation
Is Soil Dryness Responsible for Early Grape Ripening in Australia?
The Effect of Water Deficits on Anthocyanin and Tannin Concentrations of Merlot Grapes
http://blog.selenewines.com/wp-content/ uploads/2009/09/Bare-Merlot-vine.jpg Flavonoids in grapes, particularly anthocyanins and tannins, have great impact on the quality of wines, specifically in the areas of color and astringency. The composition of these compounds in grapes depends on many factors, including grape variety, water…