Riddle of the roots
Research suggests deep-rooted old vines aid terroir expression. But a full account of the link between vines, soil, and wine…
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2025 Old Vine Conference: Meeting of the minds
A visit to the 2025 Old Vine Conference in Napa is the prompt for Sarah Marsh MW’s investigation of the…
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A plea for modesty
"The Manichean tendencies of much contemporary discourse must be rejected."
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Eradication and abdication
“Either the wine will find its price, however low, or it will be destroyed. A more complicated issue is: What…
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Don’t betray the mother of all cultures
In their bid for a sustainable future, winegrowers are better off with a proven viticultural performer.
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Once and future grape varieties (part I)
Which varieties are most likely to thrive in a warming world?
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Could Montrachet be produced with gene-edited Chardonnay?
What do developments in genetic engineering mean for fine wine?
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Sooner or later: Ripe for rethinking
As the climate crisis bites, should growers focus on extending ripening times or advancing picking times?
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