The 2022 harvest will be remembered in the PNW as one of the most complicated. Workforce shortages, frost damage first, then the hottest summer in records, and, consequently, the insurgence of wildfires are just some of the issues local winemakers are facing and dealing with. But, what do these conditions mean for the grapes? We all know that a stressful environment triggers specific responses in the plants as well as being the cause of other issues later on. Strong rains: vines respond to stressful conditions very fast either shutting the ripening of the fruit (to ensure the survival of the plant) or synthesizing compounds to fight infections. B-glucans derived from Botrytis are structurally very different from other glucans (as the ones we can find in brewing processes for example) and therefore the enzyme selected for its breakdown has to be specific, otherwise, the time and effectiveness will be reduced - having a great impact on the production logistic. Mannozym is a specific

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Royal Slope is state’s 15th AVA, defined by variation in elevation, slopes and aspect SEATTLE (September 2, 2020) — Royal Slope is the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Washington. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule for Royal Slope today, September 2, 2020, to officially define it as a […] The post Royal Slope Is Washington’s Newest American Viticultural Area appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/09/02/royal-slope-washington-viticultural-area?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=royal-slope-washington-viticultural-area Published Date:Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:10:40 +0000