How Do they Decide What Wine Grapes to Plant?
Have you ever wondered how a winegrower decides to plant one grape variety over another? Some choices Mother Nature drives, but there’s actually a lot more behind deciding what grapes to plant in a new vineyard. Deciding what type of grape to plant where involves a complicated heuristic that takes into account environmental and non-environmental […]
What Is Veraison? Vineyard Vocabulary
That magical time in the vineyard when the grapes start to ripen, veraison marks the countdown to harvest.
When Grapevines Get Sick: Vineyard Fungal Diseases
Even grapevines get sick, and fungal diseases are a common issue. Check out these vineyard maladies.
What Are Grapevine Rootstocks?
Many plants use rootstocks, a horticultural technique that grafts one species onto another. Grapevine rootstocks come from a different vine species (or a cross of several different species) selected to help the wine grapes thrive in difficult growing conditions. Growers select grapevine rootstocks based on drought resistance, pest resistance, or even tolerance for certain soil […]
How Vineyard Soil Works: 7 Dirty Surprises
Vineyard soil is vital for grapevine growth, nutrient uptake, and wine quality. It affects vine health, vigor, and grape characteristics. Understanding soil composition and properties is essential for successful vineyard management and producing exceptional wines. Memo to economists from the real world of ecology: Factories do not carry on photosynthesis or restore oxygen to the […]