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What does the future hold?

In 1982, the movie Blade Runner which depicts Los Angeles in a nightmarish southeast Asian-like climate, seemed like science fiction. Today, we think of it as visionary.

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Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 01:32PM by Registered CommenterSanda Manuila in | CommentsPost a Comment

Genetically Modified Wines For You?

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Nobody can remain indifferent when the subject of genetically modified organisms is brought up. So-called GMOs can raise crop yields and resistance to diseases, but also increase risks to native species and even large ecosystems.

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Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 02:01PM by Registered CommenterSanda Manuila in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | References1 Reference

What AreThey Spraying?

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Ahhh, spring in the Napa Valley! The grapevines are awake. The cordons are laden with tender green shoots, new leaves and the buds for the flowers that will soon open and bloom.

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Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:02AM by Registered CommenterChristine Nathanson in | Comments1 Comment

What's Up With "Old Vines"?

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How Long Do They Live?  Do They Really Make Better Wine?

Under optimum conditions, grape vines can survive for hundreds of years. Although a vine will produce fruit in its second year, commercial harvest normally begins sometime after the third season;

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Posted on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 03:40PM by Registered CommenterJohn Stenmark in | CommentsPost a Comment

Estancia's Scott Kelley on GrapeVineRadio.net!

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Catch this great interview with Scott Kelley, director of winemaking at Estancia on GrapeVineRadio.net. You can hear a little about Scott, how he got into the winemaking business and what he does on a daily basis.

Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 04:07PM by Registered CommenterCheryl Hall in , | CommentsPost a Comment
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