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Israeli archaeologists find ancient bathhouse

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- The Israel Antiquities Authority says archaeologists have discovered a Byzantine-era bathhouse in the south of the country dating back more than 1,500 years.


'Delicious' new grape debuts

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 21, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Researchers at the University of Florida have introduced 'Delicious', a new muscadine grape cultivar. 'Delicious' ripens early, produces high yields, and is disease-resistant. The black fruit features exceptional taste and ...





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Bushfires leave a bad taste for wine lovers

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created Nov 13, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Australian winemakers are turning to the University of Adelaide to help identify grape varieties that are less susceptible to smoke from summer bushfires.


The use of wooden casks or steel tanks for Chardonnay influences its fermentative aroma

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created Apr 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

After analysing different points of the process of the transformation of grape juice to wine, Ms Ana González Marco concluded that the type of container (wooden cask or steel tank) employed notably influences the fermentative ...


Renewable hydrogen production becomes reality at winery

Technology / Energy

created Sep 29, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (13) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The first demonstration of a renewable method for hydrogen production from wastewater using a microbial electrolysis system is underway at the Napa Wine Company in Oakville. The refrigerator-sized hydrogen ...


New study shows Concord grape juice has a heart-healthy effect not yet reported with red wine

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 02, 2007 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (25) | comments 0

Many studies have suggested that moderate red wine consumption is beneficial to cardiovascular health. But what if you’d like to skip the alcohol?


Genomics sciences guarantees better results in the art of winemaking

Biology / Biotechnology

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

While the art of fine winemaking is a beautiful thing, winemakers are increasingly turning to the power of science to give them the tools they need to ensure a high quality pour each and every time.


Metal hazard from table wines

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 29, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (11) | comments 1

Potentially hazardous levels of metal ions are present in many commercially available wines. An analysis of reported levels of metals in wines from sixteen different countries, published in the open access Chemistry Central Jo ...


Research suggests parts of UK could be too hot for wine-making by 2080

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 26, 2008 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (12) | comments 7

Increasing summer temperatures could mean some parts of southern England are too hot to grow vines for making wine by 2080, according to a new book launched today (26 May 2008).


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Wine With a Double Shot of Vitamin C?

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created Mar 21, 2006 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Genetically designed grapes with elevated levels of vitamin C may be more than wishful thinking, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Adelaide, Australia, who ...


Finding the white wine difference

Finding the white wine difference

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created Mar 05, 2007 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

A CSIRO research team has pinpointed the genetic difference between red (or black) and white grapes – a discovery which could lead to the production of new varieties of grapes and ultimately new wines.


Genetic discovery could break wine industry bottleneck

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

One of the best known episodes in the 8000-year history of grapevine cultivation led to biological changes that have not been well understood - until now. Through biomolecular detective work, German researchers have uncovered ...



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