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Biodynamic Vineyards
The techniques of
biodynamics have taken hold in France but the practice is
speading into California winemaking, including the likes of
Benziger and De Loach.
When most people
hear about the somewhat wacky practice of burying cow horns
packed with fresh cow dung or ground quartz, it smacks of
witches dancing in the moonlight. Yet, this is
exactly what leading winemakers are doing to improve the wines
and make them standout.
But the practice
of burying cow horns is only the "tip" of the biodynamic
iceberg. There are a number of practices that all add up
to a holistic approach to winegrowing that avoids nasty
chemicals and benefits the environment.
Leading
winemakers and winegrowers following the practice of
biodynamics are helping to convince the industry mainstream
that this isn't merely for the lunatics. Burgundy is
considered the leading region for the finest examples of Pinot
Noir. Domaine Leroy and Domaine Leflaive have been using
biodynamics since the 1980s. The most sought after and
expensive Burgundy's come from the biodynamically farmed
Domaine Romanee-Conti.
In California,
Mike Benziger has been a convert and very knowledgeable
advocate. Visit the Benziger website for more
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