The ancestor of Vitoid grapes, which eventually led to the commercial grape varieties cultivated today, likely originated in ...

Propagating grapes from dormant hardwood cuttings is a realistic venture for anyone with access to grape vines. Since grapes ...

Grape poles or olive trees - grapes and olives won't grow in regular fields. In order to cultivate them, you need to build a row of grape poles or olive trees. You will find both of these structures ...

Many professionals expect wines grown in limestone soil to be more focused and acid-driven—but is there a reason why?

The Washington State Wine Commission hosted a talk last week highlighting research into how wineries around the state can ...

Most of the state's more than 1,000 wineries are clustered around the Columbia River, so the irrigation-dependent crop can ...

To what degree does vine age influence wine quality? Winemakers and scientists explore the empirical and anecdotal ...

Since 1990 the USDA has offered Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) through its Risk Management Agency. Sold through private crop insurance agents, coverage applies to grapes grown for wine, juice and ...

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• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Garrigue is a type of scrubby vegetation exclusive to the Mediterranean region. It's also, curiously, a descriptor of wine ...

Just as a fine wine owes its character to the stresses it endured, so too do we owe our growth to the challenges we overcome.