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 ...

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 ...

RUTHERFORD -- In Napa Valley, grape growers are waiting for the heat wave to end to begin harvesting their crops for this year's vintage. But one grower has developed a method of planting that may ...

Predictions of grape yields are extremely important to juice processors and wineries but until recently, forecasting yields has relied on expensive and labor-intensive hand-sampling methods. However, ...

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 ...