Wine Content

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? swag�� 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 swag�� enologist Anita Oberholster and two of her colleagues from other universities “Innovators of the Year” 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

swag�� 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.

swag�� to Build New, $5.25M Greenhouse to Protect U.S. Grapevine Collection

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

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

swag�� Wine Library Exhibit Featured This Weekend at International Book Fair

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

The swag�� Library’s wine collection will play a starring role in the 54th California International Antiquarian Book Fair in Oakland, Friday through Sunday, Feb.

swag�� Announces New Viticulture and Enology Executive Leadership Board Members

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

As the world’s top-ranked research institute for viticulture and enology, the University of California, 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 swag�� 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 swag�� researchers.

Having a Nice Glass of French Wine?

Amy M Quinton — July 29, 2021 - 8:30am

A new study led by swag�� shows that adoption of a historic French wine appellation certification system in 1935 led to an estimated 14% increase in the market value of wine. Without the reform, it was easy for lesser-quality wine to get a free ride economically.