June 19, 2022
Your greatest detection tool may already be in your vineyard.
By Thomas Grandperrin
Field scouting is a fundamental component of a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program, yet...
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...
June 15, 2022
The production of non-alcoholic wines presents a particular challenge for producers, since it differs considerably from the classic winemaking process.
By Dr. Ilona Schneider and Felix Marzolph, MBA
Non-alcoholic...
June 14, 2022
By Carl Giavanti
Elizabeth Smith, Naked Wines
Elizabeth Smith’s recent appointment as copywriter for online wine retailer Naked Wines is an example of dedicated wine writing that evolved into a full-time...
June 13, 2022
Automation in the winemaking lab has become a mainstay in our busy times. Big wineries have teams of enologists and banks of automated measurement tools, while small wineries often send testing out to...
June 8, 2022
What are biogenic amines and why can they be a problem?
By Deborah Parker Wong
Most informed wine consumers have accepted the fact that sulfur isn’t the root cause of wine headaches, but the misconception...
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...
June 1, 2022
Here are five arguments made against DTC that just don’t hold up under scrutiny.
By Alex Koral
Americans spent more than $4 billion on DTC wine shipments in 2021, and polls show broad support among...
May 31, 2022
The role of the “influencer” has and continues to disrupt the sponsorship and marketing of nearly every industry. Wine is no different.
By Ishveen Jolly
Alcohol and sport have always had a close...
May 31, 2022
Wineries know the key to success is selling out of each vintage, so they are ready to move on to the next one. In today’s wine industry, there are a lot of moving pieces to manage in order to achieve...