French Winemakers Are Flocking to South Africa–Here’s Why
More affordable vineyard land and the appeal of a new terroir are just two of the factors
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The Challenges and Rewards of Making Petit Verdot
Producers make the case for the variety, and show how to get customers excited about the grape
Using CRISPR on Grapes
New technologies like gene editing hold promise for improving the fruit’s resistance to disease
3 Myths About Irrigation and Dry Farming
Examining the facts and falsehoods about how water in the vineyard (or lack thereof) can affect a wine’s quality
The Harvesting Diet of a Burgundian Winemaker
How a family of Mâcon winemakers sustains themselves during weeks of back-breaking work
Transitioning from Conventional to Organic Winegrowing
American and Canadian vintners weigh in on the challenges and benefits of obtaining organic certification
Red Blotch Rising
A new virus that started spreading across California vineyards—and the nation—in the 2000s is under investigation
The Science of Smoke Taint
How fires near vineyards can affect a wine’s sensory details, imparting smoky aromas and putting the wine at risk
