BIODYNAMICS

Biodynamic wine is a controversial yet ever-growing approach to viticulture. Top winemakers are not only experimenting with these labor-intensive practices, more and more are embracing them 100%. Biodynamic, at its most essential, is SUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE. Pioneering biodynamics in California are Benziger, Grgich, Sinskey, Bonnie Doon, Quintessa, a slew in Mendocino - Jeriko, Pattiano, the whole Fetzer family. You can see these are respected producers of fine wines. Of course, in France and Germany another huge round of excellent wines are made biodynamically. Nicolas Joly, pioneer of modern BD viticulture of the Coulee de Serrant, produces highly esteemed wines. Read his "Wine from Sky to Earth" if you want to learn more.

I will explore Biodynamics in this blog and welcome feedback from any of you who have explored these and organic wines.



This is an image of GRGICH HILLS' first 100% biodynamic cabernet - a barrel sample 3 months old. PRESS the lovely image to learn more about BD viticulture which is ORGANIC PLUS sacred cosmic forces.