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Where DTC Sales Are Slowing to a Trickle, Where They’re Surging — and Why
August 15, 2022
Two key reports on direct-to-consumer (DTC) wines sales have been released, and their findings make for fascinating — if, at times, alarming — reading.  By Kathleen Willcox    Sales growth...
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Will Space Grapes Change the Future of Agriculture?
August 8, 2022
The headline question sounds hyperbolic. Let’s put it in context.  By Kathleen Willcox  Since life began on earth about 4.5 billion years ago, almost everything — from temperatures to land masses...
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Vintners Recruit Lacewings to Destroy Vineyard Pests
June 16, 2022
Lacewings, also known as aphid lions for their predatory nature in the vineyard, have become a key ally for growers across the world. By Kathleen Willcox  The move toward more eco-friendly farming...
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Colorado Rising: Behind the World’s First High Desert Hybrid Wine Region
June 7, 2022
The Mile High State leans into hybrid varieties in response to extreme climate challenges. By Kathleen Willcox  Colorado has been producing locally grown and bottled wine since 1890, but it’s just...
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Beyond the (Standard) Bottle: Wineries Are Embracing Greener Packaging
May 16, 2022
Growing and making wine can be done sustainably. According to Grand View Research, the production of organic wine is projected to grow 10.2 percent between 2022 and 2030, and the space devoted to organic...
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Winegrowers Are Recruiting Birds to Their Vineyards
April 21, 2022
A symbiotic relationship between birds and grape growers is emerging, and its implications are vast. By Kathleen Willcox  Since 1970, bird populations in North America alone have declined by almost...
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Using Yeast to Combat Climate Change and Improve Flavor
April 18, 2022
Yeast is to winemaking what faith is to religion. Without that one essential element, the rest collapses. Today, tech innovations are letting vintners use yeast not as an essential ingredient but, rather,...
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Hot Grapes for a Hot (Cold, Hailing, Rainy) World
March 29, 2022
The climate is changing, and overall is trending warmer. That trend is “unequivocally” tied to human activity, and is “proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented over millennia,” according to NASA. The...
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Out of This World: Wine Aged in Space and Underwater Teaches Us About Agriculture
March 22, 2022
Winemaking sometimes feels like an Olympic sport. It’s a practice so honed and perfected by training, technology and centuries of experience, the difference between mere excellence and being the best in...
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Hudson Valley Wine Project Aims to Help Whole US Wine Industry
March 15, 2022
We’ve all seen the headlines and read the stark reports: climate change, and the unexpected frosts, hailstorms, droughts, floods, and fires that come along with it threaten to shrink the regions suitable...
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