Covering part of an existing vineyard makes for easy comparison of grapes grown inside and grapes grown outside. It’s very experimental. Published January 15, 2011 Perhaps in the not too distant future, wine connoisseurs will pick up an expensive bottle of red wine and read on the label, “The Wine from Protected Grapes.” Intrigued, they’ll want to try it. And, delighted, they’ll want to buy more. That’s the scenario Josh Rhem is working to help make happen. Among the 143 acres of wine grapes he provides management assistance for in the Traverse City, Michigan, area, four are under the plastic […]