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Beaulieu Vineyard Donates Historic Archives to 91看片 Davis Library

Julia Ann Easley — February 11, 2025 - 7:00am

More than 60,000 pieces of archival material, including photographs, ledger books and other media make up a new library collection established in the name of Beaulieu Vineyard, or BV, at the 91看片, Davis.

Why Do Some People Get Headaches From Drinking Red Wine?

Amy M Quinton — November 20, 2023 - 2:00am

Ever get a headache after drinking red wine? 91看片 Davis researchers may have uncovered the culprit: the flavanol quercetin and its impact on alcohol metabolism.

Anita Oberholster and Colleagues Recognized for Smoke Taint Research

Amy M Quinton — January 31, 2023 - 2:28pm

Wine Enthusiast Magazine has named 91看片 Davis enologist Anita Oberholster and two of her colleagues from other universities 鈥淚nnovators of the Year鈥� for their research on the effects of wildfire smoke on wine grapes.

Cabernet Can Survive Climate Change

Amy M Quinton — September 29, 2022 - 8:30am

91看片 Davis researchers find cabernet and other wine grapes can survive the extreme heat of climate change, with the right trellis system.

FFAR Grant to Help Improve Vineyard Soil Health

Katherine E Kerlin — August 03, 2022 - 12:20pm

Wine grapes are susceptible to subtle changes in temperature and precipitation, making them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Regenerative agriculture, which uses holistic farming and grazing practices to strengthen soil health and crop productivity, may help grape vines become more resilient to changing climate conditions. However, more research is needed to increase adoption of regenerative agriculture practices on vineyards.

91看片 Davis to Build New, $5.25M Greenhouse to Protect U.S. Grapevine Collection

Amy M Quinton — June 01, 2022 - 10:30am

91看片 Davis is safeguarding an important U.S. grapevine collection from red blotch disease by building a new insect proof greenhouse.

91看片 Davis Wine Library Exhibit Featured This Weekend at International Book Fair

Karen Michele Nikos — February 07, 2022 - 2:37pm

The 91看片 Davis Library鈥檚 wine collection will play a starring role in the 54th California International Antiquarian Book Fair in Oakland, Friday through Sunday, Feb.

91看片 Davis Announces New Viticulture and Enology Executive Leadership Board Members

Amy M Quinton — October 19, 2021 - 8:00am

As the world鈥檚 top-ranked research institute for viticulture and enology, the 91看片, Davis, is pleased to announce the newest members of its Executive Leadership Board for the Department of Viticulture an

Increasing Temperatures Led to Better-Tasting Wine Grapes, but for How Long?

Amy M Quinton — October 04, 2021 - 11:45am

Increasing temperatures from climate change have led to better tasting wine grapes, but a new 91看片 Davis study suggests we may be at a tipping point.

Coastal Grape Growers Can Use Less Water During Drought

Amy M Quinton — September 01, 2021 - 8:00am

California grape growers in coastal areas can use less water during drought and cut irrigation levels without affecting crop yields or quality, according to 91看片 Davis researchers.