What Is Phylloxera And Why Is It Important?

At some point in everyone’s wine journey, they run into cryptic references of phylloxera. What is it and why is it such a big deal? Phylloxera is an aphid-like insect (a louse) that feeds on grapevine roots, killing the grapevine. The insect traveled from Eastern North America to Europe, devastating vineyards in the late 1800s. […]

When Grapevines Get Sick: Vineyard Fungal Diseases

Even grapevines get sick, and fungal diseases are a common issue. Check out these vineyard maladies.