In this day and age, many wineries choose to utilize green practices in both the winery and vineyard. Biodynamic is an old principle but is a newer philosophy of farming for many wineries. As Down To Earth Month slowly comes to a close, there is another Wine Institute member that is Demeter Certified Biodynamic that
Wow Cori – thank you! That is probably not only the best article ever written about us but the most “well-written”. You were able to relay so much understanding of the biodynamic process as well as a personal look inside us and Narrow Gate Vineyards. It means so much to us, especially as we approach
Throughout April many wineries have been and will be participating in the Wine Institute’s Earth Month festivities celebrating the California Wine industry’s eco-friendly practices. One event that I was able to attend was the Buttonwood Farm Winery Scavenger Hunt and Brunch on April 13, 2014. The weather was gorgeously clear over the Santa Ynez Valley
Since the Wine Institute has designated April as Earth Month, I am exploring wineries that utilize sustainable practices in most aspects of their grape growing and winemaking process. Each winery employs its own set of standards and principles to attain its goal of sustainability. One winery determined to pave the way to establishing a strong
The Garagiste Festival is the place to discover the latest boutique wineries that have emerged on the California scene. These are the innovators in the field, the new kids on the block, hoping to make their imprint on the wine industry. I enjoy discovering these new wineries because one can find some real surprises. The
Sometimes the most impromptu situations lead to wonderful outcomes. That was the case when winemaker Karen Steinwachs heard I was in Solvang for the day and invited me at the last minute to Buttonwood Winery pick up party. It was an invite I could not decline. The Buttowood Farm Winery & Vineyard is situated amongst
Opportunities come in many forms, and when you are a wine lover, it could be experiencing wines from a new region. In my case, the door opened for me to discover a Greek winery. The wines were those of Domaine Porto Carras. Macedonia In Greece, there are 330 varietals of which only seventy-eight are imported.
Is it the key to opening the door or just pushing the door ajar? In the case of Crawford Family Wines, it is both. The key is the branding symbol of the winery, but it is also the key to an opportunity to taste some fantastic wines. The door is something both Mark and Wendy
The Sierra Foothills AVA (American Viticulture Area) presents itself as a sleepy wine community, but therein lies some truly fabulous wineries, creating many marvelous wines. One such winery, Boeger Winery, represents one of the pioneers in El Dorado County, California. Established in 1973, owner Greg Boeger aspired to bring more diversity to the styles and
El Dorado Wine Country is situated in the Sierra Foothills. For many, this may seem like a newer region, but in actuality, the area has been around for a very long time, perhaps before California officially became a state. Its history is very colorful, like that of the changing of seasons that so impressively displays