Smokey-tasting wine has cost the industry billions of dollars. A particular species of bacteria could help solve this problem ...

Grape plant bacteria might help mitigate smoke taint in wine by breaking down chemicals that evoke an ashy taste.

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A $60 million attempt to eradicate a 1989 medfly infestation, prompted the CDFA to adopt a more efficient method—sterile ...

NAPA, Calif. - Coming off a very tough 2024, the wine industry is finding 2025 to be another year of fewer drinkers and slower sales. A telltale sign of trouble in California's wine industry may well ...

An integral part of Mediterranean culture, wine is made by fermenting pressed grape juice. The resulting drink consists of water and alcohol, alongside volatile chemical compounds (aldehydes, ketones, ...