At the start of the 16th century, spurred by the invention of the printing press and a push for overseas exploration, wood had become a …
Could a Tool to Combat Coronavirus Also Protect Grapevines from an Annual Threat?
Scientists and vintners are exploring using UV lights, now being employed in HVAC systems to reduce the threat of COVID-19, as a weapon against mildew …
Are Bats a New Hero for Winemakers?
Over the past year, bats have gone from unloved animal to devastating threat, thanks to their suspected role as the original carriers of Covid-19 before …
A Pinot (Film) Noir
Burgundy has become the site for some of the most harrowing tales in wine cinema. A devastating frost wipes out a vintage. An international supervillain …
French Researchers Unlock a Secret to Wine Bitterness: Oak Barrels
In a recent article, in Wine Spectator’s “Unfiltered” newsletter, Collin Dreizen reports on a study, and a very unpleasant blind tasting, that reveals how one …
What? A Wine Can Shortage?
The US market has seen sales of canned wines exploding, as consumers can’t get enough of them. This has led to a slowdown in the …