How Winter Pruning Can Make or Break a Harvest
Pruning is a crucial step in ensuring the success of each harvest, and the financial stability of grape growers and wine producers—here’s why
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Far Upstream, Discover the Regions Left Off the Loire Valley Wine Map
Four little-known appellations have come together to form the Loire Volcanique association, bringing attention to this long undervalued winegrowing area
How to Navigate the Growing Diversity of Orange Wine
Skin-macerated white wines have become as diverse a category as any. Now, restaurants and retailers are highlighting that diversity to guide consumers through the many shades of orange
Using Alternative Yeasts to Replace Sulfites in Wines
New research shows that non-Saccharomyces yeasts could be an effective way to cut sulfur dioxide use in the cellar—and even the vineyard
The Future of Trade Tastings
Wine fairs and portfolio tastings are canceled around the world. When will they return, how can they evolve, and—in the meantime—what can take their place?
So You Think You Know Malo?
Examining misconceptions and lesser-known facts about malolactic fermentation in wine
Creating Wine Grapes that Can Withstand Climate Change
France’s National Institute for Agricultural Research has developed new, disease-resistant varieties that allow growers to adapt to environmental challenges
How Vintners Use Cover Crops in Vineyards
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on the benefits of cover crops—from improved soil health to reduced costs
How Winemakers Analyze pH and Its Impact on Wine
Measuring a wine’s pH provides clues to acidity and character, but it doesn’t tell you everything
Examining the Effects of Vine Vigor on Grapes
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on site selection, canopy management, and other strategies to manage growth and ripeness
How Sulfites Affect a Wine’s Chemistry
Wine professionals discuss sulfur’s impact on everything from oxidation to aromatic compounds and texture
How Producers Dial In the Right Shade of Pink for Rosé
The timing of harvest and winemaking adjustments are among the factors producers consider to achieve desired color intensity
