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Noble Rot

January 30th, 2008 at 10:21pm |

Noble Rot is a form of the botrytis cinerea fungus that can form some of the greatest sweet dessert wines in the world. For this to happen, the exact right conditions must develop, and there are only a few places in the world where this happens, most notably in Bourdeaux (Sauternes) and Germany. It requires […]

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Diseases

January 30th, 2008 at 10:05pm |

Most diseases these days can be combated by spraying the vines protectively throughout the growing season. This is usually done by tractor, although in extreme cases helicopters or planes can be used. Diseases take the form of mildew, rot, or other long term diseases.
Mildew comes in two main forms, Powdery, and Downy. Powdery Mildew, also […]

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