3 Myths About Irrigation and Dry Farming
Examining the facts and falsehoods about how water in the vineyard (or lack thereof) can affect a wine’s quality
Fred Swan is an Oakland-based writer and educator on wine and spirits. Among his credentials are Certified Sommelier, WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar, Sud-France Wine Master, Italian Wine Professional, and Certified Specialist of Wine.
Examining the facts and falsehoods about how water in the vineyard (or lack thereof) can affect a wine’s quality
Stories of winemaker generosity, bravery, and perseverance from California’s North Coast fire zones
Why harvest dates are about more than sugar and acid, hand-harvesting isn’t always best, and more