The area owes its fame to a special strand of fungus called botrytis (or the “noble rot”), the ingredient that transforms the overripe grapes into small, shrivelled raisin-like berries with ...

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 ...

There was more of a trend for concentrated, richer wines in the ‘90s and so it was common for Wachau producers to add 5% to 10% of noble rot grapes (botrytis) during those times and hence this ...

The wine gets its sweetness from what is called “noble rot.” Botrytis dehydrates the grape within the skin, concentrating the sugar, acid, and flavors. The result is a naturally sweeter and ...

Woodinville's commitment to fine American whiskey shines in their last wine barrel-finished offering that will warm the senses.

when humidity comes from the meeting of the Bodrog and Tisza Rivers and the autumn morning dew mixes with drying breezes so the grapes can develop botrytis, or “noble rot.” This is the secret ...

Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling’s latest book is largely about identifying and sourcing great wines, from solid quaffers to ...

It may sound unusual, but this wine is made from noble rot grapes, which develop gray mold in moist weather conditions followed by the sun, which dries them out. As these grapes rot and dry ...

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 ...