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Traditional winemaking is both an art and a science. From harvesting grapes to fermentation, every step tells a story of ...

Once grapes are picked from the vine, they enter a winery’s cellar. But what’s the magic behind the cellar doors that turns grapes into fine wine? With my Wine 101 column I share what I know about ...

The microbial mix found in grape juice during the winemaking process may help shape the terroir of a finished wine, report food scientists. Researchers have found that the microorganisms found in must ...

Wine itself is uncomplicated — a fermented grape beverage that we “experts” have sometimes wrapped in layers of intimidating terminology and ritual. If anyone owes an apology here, it’s those of us ...

WALLA WALLA -- When considering the process of winemaking, some minds might recall Episode 23 of "I Love Lucy," titled "Lucy's Italian Movie." While the iconic scene, featuring Lucille Ball and Teresa ...

One of the great conversations in the wine world right now centers on the topic of natural wine. Natural wine has supporters, it has detractors, it has people in the middle that aren't sure. Believe ...

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You might be a strict Cabernet Sauvignon guy. Maybe a Merlot die-hard. Or, perhaps Riesling is more your speed. Whatever your vinous affiliation, it feels good to have a “thing” when it comes to wine ...

Two bio-engineering graduates in San Francisco are on a controversial mission: to replicate wine using chemicals instead of grapes or fermentation. “We can turn water into wine in 15 minutes,” claims ...