There are a number of factors that, blended together, determine a wines particular flavor profile, namely grape variety, “terroir” (soil and climate), winemaking techniques, the vines age, weather ...

The lush greenery and breathtaking beauty of Georgia’s fertile valleys are not just for show. While it is a splendorous view worth of praise, it’s also responsible for the world’s most ancient wine ...

ROME, Jan 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Imbibing a glass or two of your favourite wine could become a rare pastime unless growers swap grape varieties to adapt to climate change, researchers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everything you need to know to make the most of grape season. Food & Wine / Matt Taylor-Gross There are more than 10,000 varieties ...

We’re all guilty of falling into a wine rut from time to time. Whether you’re at our local wine shop or dining out, it’s sometimes easier to opt for what’s known, a Pinot Grigio or Merlot, than ...

See how unique grape varieties are grown at this farm in California’s Central Valley. Ever heard of grapes with names like Cotton Candy and Gum Drop? See how they’re grown at this farm in California’s ...

The Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, pulses with life during the grape harvest, a period of intense activity and ...

People interbred domesticated vines with wild fruit. This is an Inside Science story. Many of the varieties of grapes used in today's wines are hundreds of years old. Genetic analysis shows that ...

John A. Mortensen, a University of Florida researcher who developed the first seedless grape that could grow in the state, died on June 16. He was 85. Mortensen did grape-related research for 30 years ...

Everything you need to know to make the most of grape season. Food & Wine / Matt Taylor-Gross There are more than 10,000 varieties of grapes grown globally, but only a small minority makes its way to ...

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