Also known by its scientific name, Botrytis cinerea, noble rot is a beneficial mold that grows on ripe wine grapes in the vineyard under specific climatic conditions. The mold dehydrates the grapes, ...

Of the six, Furmint and Hárslevelű are the most susceptible to noble rot, making them the backbone of the varietal blend in Tokaji wines. Finally, local grape growers have been cultivating these ...

But what makes Riesling so special? What is it about this aromatic white grape that continues to enchant and intrigue? On ...

Also known as "noble rot," it is a beneficial mold that grows on ripe wine grapes in the vineyard under specific climatic conditions. The mold dehydrates the grapes, leaving them shriveled and ...

Noble rot only occurs when weather ... to more than around 4 percent alcohol. For the sweet wines, the concentration in the botrytized grapes makes a rich, deeply golden-colored liquid with ...

The Curtis vineyard supplied grapes to G. Gramp & Sons (later Orlando). In 2007 third generation Scott Curtis, with extended wine industry experience, became chief winemaker of Noble Road Wines. The ...