APRIL — EIGHTH ANNUAL OAK ALTERNATIVES ISSUE
COVER STORY
Historic Winery's
Modern Center 32
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Beaulieu Vineyard designed a $3.7 million
reserve winery to bring its top-tier Georges de
Latour Private Reserve into the modern era.
OAK ALTERNATIVES
Barrel Alternatives Reach
Maturity With Their Fans 40
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A growing number of winemakers say barrel
alternatives offer consistency on par with barrels.
Winemaker Interview
With Steve Pessagno 46
Engineer-turned-vintner creates spreadsheet
formula to pinpoint ideal oak flavor additions.
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Grapevine Red Blotch 51
New technology identifies virus that discolors
leaves and reduces sugar levels in grape berries.
Cold Stability of Wine 55
Understanding and evaluating cellar and laboratory methods to control tartrate crystals.
Berry Ripening and Wine 64
Berry aromatic sequence revealed in four stages.
What's Behind Leaf Spots 68
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Diagnosing vineyard problems requires knowledge of disorders and potential vine damage.
GCoP Improves Outreach 72
Website offers scientifically validated material
to create educational/informational resources.
A Look at 'Wine Grapes' 75
Richard Smart reviews Jancis Robinson tome.
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