The Science Behind Disease-Resistant Wine Grapes
Fungus-resistant hybrid grape varieties, known as PIWIs, are evolving through advances in breeding, offering growers new options in a changing climate
Simone Madden-Grey is a writer originally from Aotearoa, New Zealand, and now living in the United Kingdom. She holds the WSET Diploma and has written for The Drinks Business, Australian & New Zealand Grapegrower & Winemaker, and Wine Industry Advisor. Visit happywinewoman.com to read more of her work.
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