
Why So Many Winemakers Are Embracing Agroforestry
Growers are using trees, hedgerows, and habitats to mitigate climate change, helping not just the environment, but also the health of their vines
Growers are using trees, hedgerows, and habitats to mitigate climate change, helping not just the environment, but also the health of their vines
Better materials, vineyard longevity, higher quality, and increasing consumer demand are creating a healthier bottom line for organically farmed wines
A focus on indigenous grapes, terroir-driven winemaking, and a burgeoning natural wine movement push this overlooked Italian region in the spotlight
Ongoing studies suggest that vineyard-specific microorganisms affect wine character. But does that mean natural wine is more expressive of terroir?
With drastic labor shortages up and down the West Coast, this year’s vintage may mark a dramatic shift in the way the wine industry views labor
As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on the benefits of cover crops—from improved soil health to reduced costs
Why weed mats trump herbicides, new insights on grape sunburn, how context affects consumers’ perceptions, and more
Mowing grass and clearing underbrush are just two of the many ways vintners are managing wildfire risk
As the technology evolves, troubleshooting disease, monitoring vigor, and other intelligence gathering is getting easier
How the holistic agricultural philosophy caught on with winemakers—and the pioneers who helped popularize it
From terroir transmission to flavor expression, winemakers discuss the draw of ungrafted vines