How did a microscopic insect nearly wipe out Europe’s wine industry? In this episode of Wine and Design, we're exploring the unbelievable true story of phylloxera—one of the most devastating vineyard pests in wine history.

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We’ll unpack how this root-eating menace spread across continents, reshaped viticulture, and led to innovations still used in winemaking today. From 19th-century devastation to modern-day vineyard science, it’s a fascinating deep dive into wine’s most infamous villain.