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Article: The decline of syrah.
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- Wines & Vines
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- February 1, 2002
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On January 28, 2000, a meeting of the National Committee on the decline of Syrah in French vineyards was held at ENTAV, Domaine de l'Espiguette au Grau du Roi (30).
Mr. R. Boldron, Director of ENTAV, greeted the 50 participants.
He stressed the importance of Syrah in several French winegrowing regions. Many grapegrowers are complaining about the premature and gradual death of some vines on parcels where this variety is grown. He also emphasized the need for increasing the research on the cause of this decline.
Funds will have to be found (quickly) to carry out research projects.
Mr. Serge Grenan, a researcher at ENTAV, led the ...