Wine Studies Blog

The True Meaning of Harvest

Nature flows with a graceful rhythm, guiding us through the seasons and the earth's transformation. The grape harvest symbolizes a crucial bond between humanity and nature—a reminder of our...

Summer’s Trials and Tribulations

In our vineyard, our primary concern is the weather. Too hot, and the vines will dry out; too cold, and they become dormant. The natural world presents challenges that...

Life Cycle of a Vineyard

Like a phoenix, Vitis vinifera regrows after a 90% cutback of last season’s vine. Winter pruning shapes its growth for the next season, leading to flowering and fruit set...

The Art of a Wine Bottle

Students in Wine Studies and Wine Marketing collaborated on a semester-long project to create an artistic label for the Les Saules 2024 vintage. ACM-IAU’s Les Saules vineyard is relatively young...

Vineyard Festival & Art Show

Join our wine studies students and visual arts students at the Marchutz Campus in Aix-en-Provence for this collaborative end-of-year event, showcasing ACM-IAU’s very own wine and student artwork.