The humble grape has afforded us a great many treats ... You know, the stuff that looks a lot like dirt, dust, or worse, mold. It turns out it's actually called bloom -- and it's perfectly natural.
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 ...
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 ...