Sunday, February 21, 2010

UC Davis discoveries / mistakes

AXR-1 is a root stock that was promoted, mainly due to its higher yields, but it proved to be less resistant to phylloxera, especially Biotype B resulting in many damaged vineyards, especially since the majority of vineyards followed their advice

UC Davis also erred on the side of over production, making wines with less finesse.

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