Viticulture

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity...

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity...

Proving the value of tomorrow’s solutions in today’s vineyards By Laurie Wachter   What’s new in the vineyard? One exciting area of innovation is technology that improves...

With a deadline looming, wineries face a complicated path to compliance with California’s Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements  By Laurie Wachter The California wine industry has been...

Producers are rethinking their devotion to the nobles. By Kathleen Willcox    The last few years have not been kind to vitis vinifera. Damage from wildfires, hail...

Navigating climate change in viticulture by water management automation, climate-friendly farming, and AI advancements By Laurie Wachter Note: This article summarizes key insights from industry experts...

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,...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...