Too much heat from climate change can ruin wine Commonly used trellis systems provide zero protection from sun and heat Switching to high-wire trellis systems protect grape color and quality Exposing ...

The first thing Vince Tofanelli will tell you about winemaking is that it starts with the vines. “This is an ancient way of growing,” he said. “We tend to forget that in Napa where every vine is on a ...

Given the highly specific climate required to grow quality wine grapes, climate change poses unique challenges for grape growers in California and similar regions across the world. Wine grapes need ...

Hotter days and longer droughts could have a negative impact on the quality of wine produced in NorCal. Recent research shows that changing some growing methods can help prevent that effect. Hotter ...

Yakima County residents live in an American Viticulture Area (AVA) known for growing amazing wine grapes. But with a little work and planning, you can use some of the same principles used by wine ...

A home vineyard, and in turn, a home grape farm, proves to be one of the most gratifying gardening adventures you can ever ...