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Types of Wine Grapes for the California Zinfandel and Others

Types of Wine Grapes for the California Zinfandel and Others

Wine is all about the grape. In fact, not just most types of wine but most regional varietal vintages have their own specific subtypes of grape. Of course, blends may or may not use their own specific strain of the blended grape, and most [...]

Posted On : Jun, 27 2012 | Comments : 0

Types of Wine Grapes for the California Zinfandel and Others

Wine is all about the grape. In fact, not just most types of wine but most regional varietal vintages have their own specific subtypes of grape. Of course, blends may or may not use their own specific strain of the blended grape, and most [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Study: Climate change to impact where wine grapes can grow

To the litany of changes being wrought by global warming, we may be able to add one more: where wine grapes can and can't be grown. Within 30 years, the areas where California can grow fine-wine grapes could shrink because of climate [...]

Posted On : Oct, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Growing wine grapes, making wine workshops to be offered in ...

The Purdue Wine Grape Team will host two Extension workshops in April for those interested in commercial winegrowing and winemaking. The first workshop, on April 15, will focus on vineyard establishment and will help farmers and entrepre [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Dubbo wine grapes wiped out

The Chairman of Macquarie Valley Food and Wine, Ken Borchardt, says the entire grape harvest in Dubbo, worth around $3 million, has been wiped out by mildew and disease from the wet weather late last year. The founder of the Red Ear [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

There's more to wine than just growing the grapes

There's more to wine than just growing the grapes

Seven years ago, Amy Mumma came to Central Washington University with a plan. She wanted to establish a Global Wine Studies program. One where students, consumers and industry members could learn about merchandising and selling wine. [...]

Posted On : Aug, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Good grapes: Tips for choosing wine

Good grapes: Tips for choosing wine

There are better ways to select a wine than simply picking the one with a cute animal on the label. If you’re looking to stock your home or bring the right bottle to a dinner party, here are a few things to keep in mind. Go by numb [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

Grapes of Wrath for French wine?

Grapes of Wrath for French wine?

In Bordeaux, France’s most profitable wine region, the global credit crunch have brought sales skidding to a halt. Importers are struggling to find affordable credit lines. Retailers are liquidating stock rather than placing new orde [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Blended wines can bring out the best in grapes

Your last column mentioned the Hedges 2006 CMS blend. I have really liked some blends I've had, admittedly in part due to the "hidden treasure" cachet. Does The Nose have any favorite blends? -- J.A.M., Convent Station Wine -- l [...]

Posted On : Aug, 06 2008 | Comments : 0

Bad weather left grapes few but flavorful

Bad weather left grapes few but flavorful

Fans of North Carolina wines may have something special to taste this summer: North Carolina wines. It turns out the grapes that survived the one-two punch of freeze and drought in 2007 are delivering a sublime sequel to a bitter year. Wi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 14 2008 | Comments : 0

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