Lynn Alley

Could a Tool to Combat Coronavirus Also Protect Grapevines from an Annual Threat?
Scientists and vintners are exploring using UV lights, now being employed in HVAC systems …

Can Grapes Be Protected from Wildfire Smoke Taint?
Researchers in British Columbia found that a spray used on cherries may keep smoke out of …

Washington Winemakers Devise Battle Plan for Phylloxera in Vineyards
While the vine pest has been found in Walla Walla, experts say it can be slowed

Fires Return But Sonoma Averts Crisis
Sonoma vintners weathered another challenging fire season in 2019, but the community's …

The Sour Gene: A Mouth-Puckering Discovery
Do you favor the sweet or the tart? Scientists have identified the gene that allows us to …

Walla Walla Faces Phylloxera
The notorious louse has been discovered in one of Washington's leading AVAs, but many …

Insects Attack American Vineyards
The spotted lanternfly is wreaking havoc in East Coast vineyards as researchers rush to …

Walla Walla Wineries Confront Phylloxera
The Washington wine region’s sandy soils were considered immune to the infamous pest, but …

Can Anyone Stop the Sticky, Sap-Sucking Invader Attacking American Vineyards?
Native to China, the spotted lanternfly is killing vines on the East Coast and is spreading