The price of a bottle of wine reflects various things. First are the costs of production, or how much it costs to make the liquid in the bottle. Grapes, oak, time and terroir all have costs, plus utilities and labor. Different grape varieties command higher or lower prices (merlot can offer great value!), and the … Read more
Sustainability is a hot topic right now in the agricultural and viticultural world. Sustainability can come in several forms: environmental, human, economic and/or social. However, environmental sustainability tends to be what most winemakers focus on when talking about sustainability. Environmental sustainability in winemaking Sustainable winemaking is the catch-all term for several winemaking practices that minimize … Read more
