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
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Why Organic Winegrowing Can Be More Profitable Than Conventional
Better materials, vineyard longevity, higher quality, and increasing consumer demand are creating a healthier bottom line for organically farmed wines
A Wine Renaissance in Calabria
A focus on indigenous grapes, terroir-driven winemaking, and a burgeoning natural wine movement push this overlooked Italian region in the spotlight
Understanding Microbial Terroir in Wine
Ongoing studies suggest that vineyard-specific microorganisms affect wine character. But does that mean natural wine is more expressive of terroir?
How Labor Challenges Affected the 2019 Grape Harvest
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
Why We Should Be Talking About Open-Air Winemaking
As winemakers return to traditional methods, they’re thinking outside the building
How Vintners Use Cover Crops in Vineyards
Winegrowers and researchers weigh in on the benefits of cover crops—from improved soil health to reduced costs
Top 6 Takeaways from the 2019 ASEV National Conference
Why weed mats trump herbicides, new insights on grape sunburn, how context affects consumers’ perceptions, and more
California Growers’ Strategies for Protecting Vineyards from Fire
Mowing grass and clearing underbrush are just two of the many ways vintners are managing wildfire risk
New Ways Drones Are Changing Vineyard Management
As the technology evolves, troubleshooting disease, monitoring vigor, and other intelligence gathering is getting easier
Tracing the Origin Story of Biodynamic Wine
How the holistic agricultural philosophy caught on with winemakers—and the pioneers who helped popularize it
The Impact of Own-Rooted Vines on Wine
From terroir transmission to flavor expression, winemakers discuss the draw of ungrafted vines
