Category: Viticulture

Managing water use in California vineyards has been a top priority for vintners during recent years of drought conditions.  By Jeff Siegel   Talk to California growers, vineyard managers and...

The Old Vine Registry endeavors to maintain a list that is “dynamic, alive, up-to-date, and growing.” By Randy Caparoso   Last month, on June 26, 2023, The Old Vine Registry officially...

A conversation with the founder of Fish Friendly Farming Certification and Climate Adaptation Certification Programs Based in Napa County, the California Land Stewardship Institute (CLSI) works to improve...

Among the benefits AI innovators are offering viticulturists right now are advances in robots, machine learning and predictive analytics. By Laurie Wachter   The speed of new technology adoption is...

Winemakers Weigh in with Tips and Strategies for Vineyard Success On the Edge of the Pacific Ocean By Laura Ness   It’s no secret that growing grapes within the reach of the Pacific Ocean — whether...

Bonterra Organic Estates’ Joseph Brinkley talks about his move away from the day-to-day vineyard operations to focus on the development of regenerative organic agriculture at a larger scale. By Thomas...

Jay Famiglietti tells Napa RISE that California is, so far, failing to address critical water infrastructure projects and that its efforts amount to too little, too late. By Pam Strayer   Speaking...

An innovative electric autonomous tractor tackles labor-intensive field tasks with the help of wine industry collaborators. By Laurie Wachter New technologies are increasingly delivering creative solutions...

As temperatures creep up (or down), winemakers make plans and prepare for what’s to come. By Laura Ness How is climate change impacting grape growing in the United States? It’s complicated. Some areas...

Brands should put sustainability front and center in their online marketing to capture the attention of drinkers who shop their values. By Robin Shreeves   Millennials and Gen Z aren’t embracing wine...