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The far-reaching consequences of climate change inevitably include the production of foods and beverages, including wine. In New Zealand, winemaking is an important business, with exports worth more ...

Choosing which type of yeast to use for the fermentation, when making wine, is a crucial decision for winemakers. They can choose to ferment “spontaneously” or buy cultured yeast. The issue has been ...

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TOWN OF FRANKLIN (WLUK) -- Late summer and early fall temperatures bring grape harvesting season to Wisconsin. Wineries across the state have opportunities for the public to partake in the festivities ...

For years, scientists have questioned how early societies made wine at all. The yeast used in modern winemaking is rarely found on fresh grapes. A new study from Kyoto University, published in ...

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