Sustainability for Sonoma County Now at 99 Percent
In my story of Napa Valley – All of the Rutherford Dust Society Landholding Members are Now Active in the Napa Green Land Program – I mentioned the following: “The twenty-five-year-old organization of growers and vintners in the Rutherford appellation, announced in January 2020, that all of their landholding members are now active in the […]
When Bordeaux Goes Organic ~ LE CHÂTEAU DE FRANCE is a classic example of how and why
I received an Email from Château de France, an 18th century Château, located in the Pessac-Leognan region of Graves. It’s part of the Union of Grand Crus of Bordeaux, and the email was an update regarding their vineyards and winery. This chateau is now working toward the demands of its worldwide consumers, who are wanting […]
All of the Rutherford Dust Society Landholding Members are Now Active in the Napa Green Land Program
ANDRÉ TCHELISTCHEFF said, “It takes Rutherford dust to grow great Cabernet.” This has not been missed, but those who love, grow, make, and enjoy drinking Napa Valley Cabernets. The perfect location for a perfect American Cabernet. If you don’t believe that yet, look up land prices. [All photos are copy written by Jo ‘Diaz. All […]
Theme of Recreation Lives on at Château de Nervers
The theme of recreation still does live on at Château de Nervers, all while they are making world-class wines. I was touring with a media group this past July, in Odenas, Brouilly, France, as guests of owners Jean-Benoit Chabannes and his charmingly delightful wife Tiphaine de Chabannes, at their château. (SEE MAP BELOW: Odenas is […]
The Opportunities Continue from the RCD for Help in (Not Mentioned) California
Last week I shared information about the The Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (RCD). Mostly connected to the Western portion of Sonoma County, I didn’t realize how wide spread this resource conversation effort is… Like, ALL of California, for instance, with 102 districts available. Let’s find out more Right after the story was published, Gold […]
Goldridge RCD – Opportunity Waiting to Happen for You, Wine Grape Growers
The Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (RCD) is an opportunity of a lifetime, for those on their toes. As defined by the Gold Ridge RCD ~ “The Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District in Sonoma County facilitates stewardship projects to address water quality, climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem health, and water quantity on private and public lands […]
TOP 10 US Wineries Whose Vineyards Present an Extraordinary Biological Diversity in 2017
Biome Makers is an AgTech bioinformatics startup, which specializes in identifying and understanding the microbiome. They provide comprehensive analysis of agricultural and industrial processes. And, Biome Makers uses the power of DNA sequencing to provide detailed insight and recommendations, which allows their clients to improve the output of their fields and the quality of their […]
New Irrigation Cleaning Treatment Saves Farmer’s Water, Time, and Skin ~ PhytoCat
I received the following information from David Prum, about PhytoCat Irrigation Cleaning. David got my attention. The following information has a lot of merit. Imagine successful irrigation cleaning without caustic chemicals? This new irrigation system goes straight to being really clean, without anything corrosive in the process. The savings to longevity of your vineyard workers’ […]
Sustainable in the Vineyards and Winery ~ Trained for Saving Lives
Have you ever saved a life? When a gentleman was on the floor in a Tobacco/Magazine shop in Lewiston, Maine, at least in the 70s, I did. I had gone to buy a magazine, and heard groaning on the other side of the rack. I was in the women’s section, and a man was on […]
