Anthocyanins are important, red, blue, purple and purple-black plant pigments that are widely distributed in the cell vacuoles of flowers, fruits, roots, stems and leaves. 1,2 Grape anthocyanins are ...
Software to help reconstruct grape clusters with three-dimensional computer vision techniques has been developed by scientists. The system helps to automatically assess different parameters that ...
In the largest ever genetic analysis of grapevine varieties, including samples from previously undocumented specimens in private collections, researchers provide new insights into how, when, and where ...
The 2017 grape vintage is well under way. Ever since dormant vines awoke in March and bright green leaves started pushing out from the buds, winemakers have been watching each vine’s growth. The most ...
Grapevines in our area have come out of dormancy and have begun to grow. It’s fascinating to watch the buds open and develop this time of year. Buds are those bumpy parts growing on the plant. Each ...
A few years ago I was looking for a seedless table grape to plant at my home, and found Raintree Nursery’s description of a cross between Vitis labrusca and Vitis vinifera called ‘Einset.’ Here’s what ...
An increasing number of wine labels tout “whole cluster fermentation.” What does that mean and should you care? Most often found on pinot noir and syrah offerings, the meaning almost is ...
WASHINGTON — Al in Gaithersburg writes: “I have a grapevine. This year it was producing many good looking fruits, and I was looking forward to a good harvest, but then the fruits suddenly started ...