Why U.S. Winemakers Are Taking a Chance on Obscure Grape Varieties
Grapes such as Lagrein, Saperavi, and Ciliegiolo offer both opportunities and challenges to winemakers looking to set themselves apart
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New research shows that non-Saccharomyces yeasts could be an effective way to cut sulfur dioxide use in the cellar—and even the vineyard
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Inspired by late Japanese farmer Masanobu Fukuoka, this fully hands-off method of viticulture is attracting a few intrepid global producers
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
The Wine Mavericks That Heralded a New Generation at U.C. Davis
A group of enology grads is upending expectations with their micro-label, minimalist natural wines
