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HomeSpecialty Wine ReadingTasting TermsCCambium

Cambium

The layer of active, living tissue under the bark and phloem tissue of a grape vine. New woody cells (xylem tissue) form at the inside of cambium as it grows, while new phloem and bark cells form at the outer edge. The effect of this growth is to increase the diameter of the trunk or cane of a vine by adding exactly one “growth ring” to the diameter.

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Julia Woods

By Julia Woods on August 17, 2015

Julia Woods
Julia Woods

I am passionate about wine, history and art. As an experienced wineo, I have deep respect for those who have the skills to blend art and science into a bottle of great wine; I truly don’t know how a vintner can possibly tango with Mother Nature all year...

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