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The PressPad is a discussion about how grapes become wine, and how what happens in the vineyard affects what happens in the cellar.
Botrytis in the vineyard and winery
Last week we talked about the potential problems with spray residue. There is an alternative, of course: not spraying. What’s the catch? This week we discuss botrytis by following two different kinds of grapes from the vineyard to the winery. Below are some pictures from our trip.
A cluster of grapes that has been infected with botrytis.
These Noiret grapes don't have any noticeable disease.
The PressPad
The PressPad is a discussion about how grapes become wine, and how what happens in the vineyard affects what happens in the cellar.