Australian floods blight vintage in Riverina
Wine growers in the Riverina district of Australia are recovering from a series of ‘unprecedented’ floods, which have blighted an otherwise promising 2012 vintage. A still from Australian TV showing … Continue reading
Tell me why I don’t like Chardonnay
“I don’t like Chardonnay” Sounds familiar? What is it about this noblest of grape that people just don’t like? As a varietal it still ranks amongst one of the biggest … Continue reading
Bordeaux 2011: Brane Cantenac to use Carmenere in Grand Vin
Bordeaux Chateau Brane Cantenac is using Carmenere in its Grand Vin for the first time, the result of climate change, owner Henri Lurton said. Although almost never used in Bordeaux, Carmenere is … Continue reading
Guarding Grapevines with Genes
Scientists have created a vine gene that can kill Pierce’s disease, but will consumers accept wine from genetically modified vines? It’s been more than a decade since the last major … Continue reading
Is California Facing a Grape Shortage?
Grape prices are going up, but consumers have grown accustomed to bargains California’s grapegrowers finally have something to cheer about—grape prices are going up. But does that mean higher prices … Continue reading
