Anthocyanin composition of Merlot is ameliorated by light microclimate and irrigation in central California

MG Cook, Y Zhang, CJ Nelson… - … Journal of Enology …, 2015 - Am Soc Enol Viticulture
An experiment was conducted in central California on Merlot to determine the interaction of
time of mechanical leaf removal (control, prebloom, or post fruit-set) and irrigation amount …

Berry temperature and solar radiation alter acylation, proportion, and concentration of anthocyanin in Merlot grapes

JM Tarara, J Lee, SE Spayd… - American journal of …, 2008 - Am Soc Enol Viticulture
Using a forced convection system, temperatures of Merlot grape clusters were monitored
and controlled between veraison and harvest to produce a dynamic range of berry …

Interactive effects of deficit irrigation and berry exposure aspect on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in an arid climate

KC Shellie - American journal of enology and viticulture, 2011 - Am Soc Enol Viticulture
The objective of this study was to determine the main and interactive effects of a sustained
water deficit during berry development and berry exposure aspect on yield and berry …

Foliar reflective film and water deficit increase anthocyanin to soluble solids ratio during berry ripening in Merlot

K Shellie - American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 2015 - Am Soc Enol Viticulture
Elevated temperatures can decrease the ratio of anthocyanins to soluble solids in red-
skinned berries, and warming trends in grape production regions have raised concern about …

Interaction of applied water amounts and leaf removal in the fruiting zone on grapevine water relations and productivity of Merlot

LE Williams - Irrigation Science, 2012 - Springer
A study was conducted in the San Joaquin Valley of California on Merlot to determine the
interaction of applied water amounts [at 0.4, 0.8, and 1.2 of estimated vineyard …

[HTML][HTML] High temperature alters anthocyanin concentration and composition in grape berries of Malbec, Merlot, and Pinot Noir in a cultivar-dependent manner

I de Rosas, L Deis, Y Baldo, JB Cavagnaro… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Climate is determinant for grapevine geographical distribution, berry attributes, and wine
quality. Due to climate change, a 2–4° C increase in mean diurnal temperature is predicted …

Separation of sunlight and temperature effects on the composition of Vitis vinifera cv. Merlot berries

SE Spayd, JM Tarara, DL Mee… - American journal of …, 2002 - Am Soc Enol Viticulture
Anthocyanin and phenolic profiles of berry skins from Vitis vinifera cv. Merlot in the Yakima
Valley of Washington were influenced by sun exposure and temperature in 1999 and 2000 …

Effect of water deficit on Merlot grape tannins and anthocyanins across four seasons

B Bucchetti, MA Matthews, L Falginella… - Scientia …, 2011 - Elsevier
Tannins and anthocyanins impart important sensory attributes and potential health benefits
in wine. The effect of water deficits (WDs) on fruit growth, anthocyanins, and skin tannins …

[HTML][HTML] Day temperature has a stronger effect than night temperature on anthocyanin and flavonol accumulation in 'Merlot'(Vitis vinifera L.) grapes during ripening

Y Yan, C Song, L Falginella… - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Flavonoids impart color and mouthfeel to grapes and wine and are very sensitive to
environmental conditions. Growth chamber experiments were performed to investigate the …

Applied water and rootstock affect productivity and anthocyanin composition of Zinfandel in central California

CC Nelson, JA Kennedy, Y Zhang… - American Journal of …, 2016 - Am Soc Enol Viticulture
A field study was conducted in central California to characterize the effects of rootstock
genotype and amounts of applied water on the productivity and anthocyanin composition of …