Tag: Vineyards

Some Alsace wine producers are feeling squeezed out of the market by neighboring regions searching for affordable grapes. "Burgundy and Jura producers are coming to Alsace with cash in hand, ...

Terroir is a French term often used in the world of wine to describe how a specific place influences the characteristics of the wine produced there. It’s a complex concept ...

While Mendoza is often the first name that comes to mind when discussing Argentinian wine, the country’s diverse viticultural landscape extends far beyond this renowned region. Argentina’s wine industry is ...

Chalk plays a crucial role in the vineyard, offering benefits that can elevate a wine's quality, but in excess, it can be fatal for vines. Champagne rests on a bed ...

The concept of yield in viticulture—how much fruit a vine produces—has long been linked to wine quality. Traditionally, lower yields have been thought to result in superior wine. However, recent ...

Frost poses a significant threat to wine production, particularly in vineyards during spring, when the vines are in the early stages of their reproductive cycle. The young buds, which eventually ...

Water is vital to life, but vineyards can thrive with surprisingly little of it. Water plays a crucial role in grape cultivation, influencing vine growth, grape development, and ultimately, the ...

With ongoing tensions between the wine industry and environmentalists, it may be time to bring more clarity to where grape cultivation is permissible. For years, Napa County has witnessed multimillion-dollar ...

As of July 10, Bordeaux has seen over 3,000 hectares of its vineyards removed as part of an extensive "sanitary clearing plan." However, it is evident that the region will ...

Following severe weather in Catalonia, the wine regions of northwestern Spain, particularly DOs Bierzo and Valdeorras, have been struck by catastrophic hailstorms, potentially jeopardizing both the 2024 and 2025 harvests. ...