When it’s harvest time, Yakima Valley vineyards will see activity ranging from crews hand-picking grapes to general managers operating forklifts and processing machines. And everything in between.

Whether you eat them raw or use them in wine production, grapes are an amazing fruit. Knowing a few facts about grapes can help you impress friends at your next wine tasting or choose the best bunch ...

Vicki Denig is a wine and travel journalist who divides her time between New York and Paris. She is a certified wine specialist who has worked in the wine trade since 2013. You likely already know ...