How phylloxera changed the wine industry
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How phylloxera changed the wine industry

Back in the 1880s, the entire wine industry was almost brought to its knees by microscopic insects called phylloxera, which enjoy feeding on the roots of...

3m 38sWine knowledge essentials

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Kristene King Thrall
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This lesson includes

  • Closed captions & dubbing
  • Downloadable resources
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Lesson details

Back in the 1880s, the entire wine industry was almost brought to its knees by microscopic insects called phylloxera, which enjoy feeding on the roots of grapevines. The effects of this are still felt today!

In this online lesson, sommelier Kristene King Thrall explains what phylloxera is and how it impacts the wine industry.

What you'll learn in the How phylloxera changed the wine industry lesson

  • Phylloxera history in the wine industry
  • How phylloxera changed wine production methods

Instructor

Kristene King Thrall
Kristene King ThrallSommelier; Chief Strategy Officer at Va Bene Italian Eatery

Kristene King Thrall is a highly experienced sommelier and Chief Strategy Officer at Va Bene Italian Eatery. With over 30 years in the restaurant industry, Kristene has built a successful career focused on wine education and restaurant strategy,...

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