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Tornado and Hail Hit Famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vineyard
Plus, the Spotted Lanternfly spreads across East Coast vineyards and remembering a Burgundy …

Vine-Killing Spotted Lanternfly Continues to Spread
The invasive species has taken hold in 13 Eastern states; California grapegrowers are …

A Legend of the Vineyard
After 32 years of teaching grapegrowing to America's future winemakers and breeding …

Could a Tool to Combat Coronavirus Also Protect Grapevines from an Annual Threat?
Scientists and vintners are exploring using UV lights, now being employed in HVAC systems …

Can Grapes Be Protected from Wildfire Smoke Taint?
Researchers in British Columbia found that a spray used on cherries may keep smoke out of …

Washington Winemakers Devise Battle Plan for Phylloxera in Vineyards
While the vine pest has been found in Walla Walla, experts say it can be slowed

Fires Return But Sonoma Averts Crisis
Sonoma vintners weathered another challenging fire season in 2019, but the community's …

The Sour Gene: A Mouth-Puckering Discovery
Do you favor the sweet or the tart? Scientists have identified the gene that allows us to …

Walla Walla Faces Phylloxera
The notorious louse has been discovered in one of Washington's leading AVAs, but many …