grapevines
Coverage of grapevines in the Nexus archive.
- Texas Hill Country wineries assess flood damage after Pedernales River surge
Texas Hill Country wineries along the Pedernales River are conducting cleanup after severe flooding caused damage to property, equipment, and infrastructure. While some vineyards experienced significant water intrusion, winery owners report that most grapevines remain resilient and are anticipated to recover.
- Door-to-Door Search for Grapevines Sold at Costco Begins in California’s Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County has initiated a door-to-door search for grapevines sold at Costco locations. The county also warned that desert willows sold at Costco stores across 15 Northern California counties between June 24 and July 3 may be affected.
- DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds points to origins of modern winemaking
DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found in Tuscany's ancient wells reveals that Roman-era vineyards in Chianti produced white fruit, forming part of the empire's agricultural network. This discovery provides the most extensive genetic history of grapevines from a single site and links ancient practices to modern winemaking.
- ‘They don’t belong in our environment’: US vineyards battle spotted lanternflies as invasive insects spread
US vineyards from Virginia to New York are battling invasive spotted lanternflies that damage grapevines and reduce yields. Growers are resorting to squashing the insects, as demonstrated at Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, which has been operated by the Zephaniah family since 1949.