viticulture

what is phylloxera
What Is Phylloxera and How Did It Change Wine Forever?

Phylloxera, or grape phylloxera, is a devastating vineyard disease caused by the tiny insect Daktulosphaira…

Lunar Calendar Biodynamic Viticulture
Understanding the Lunar Calendar in Biodynamic Viticulture

The moon may merely be a familiar presence in the night sky for many people,…

dry farming future
Is Dry Farming the Future of Viticulture?

Over the past decade, climate change has shifted how most agricultural sectors approach farming, and…

falconry in winemaking
Why Winemakers Are Turning to Falcons To Control Pests (and Costs)

Falconry is fairly new to wine country, but it’s as old as civilization.  Four-thousand-year-old cave…

regenerative farming
The Science, Ethics, and Spirituality of Regenerative Farming

The regenerative farming movement appears to finally be reaching critical mass with consumers increasingly demanding…

wine soil types
10 Most Common Soil Types for Growing Wine Grapes

Updated November 2023 Wine is a marriage of sciences, from biology in the vineyard to…