Jan 12, 2022 | What We Are Reading
TLDR – climate change is pushing viticulturalists to look at new ways of controlling pests. This article looks at using fans to dry grapes, teas (like our biodynamic preps), and increasing biodiversity to improve the soil biome. Data Point: “In the US...
Jan 3, 2022 | What We Are Reading
Rick VanSickle tries our 2019 Estate Reds and really enjoys our Poetica Red. Read here: It’s all red, white and orange at Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara
Mar 20, 2021 | What We Are Reading
Afghans use an ancient method to preserve grapes for eating in the winter. Still fresh after six months. Amazing. Read here: The Ancient Method That Keeps Afghanistan’s Grapes Fresh All Winter
Nov 20, 2020 | What We Are Reading
Seems like we’ve forgotten the food supply chain lesson we learned during lockdown. As agricultural and greenbelt land is taken away in favour of suburban housing developments, there is less and less concern about growing food locally. But what do we do when...
Jun 20, 2020 | What We Are Reading
TLDR: Planting trees between the vines can aid by providing shade, acting as a windbreak, and creating a micro-climate that might improve the quality of the grapes. Read here: Vineyards Are Adapting to Warming Temperatures by Growing Trees
Mar 20, 2020 | What We Are Reading
As we sat here at the winery munching away on cashews, we thought about the environmental and human aspects of harvesting. It was a reminder to check the source of the foods we eat! TLDR: The shell of the cashew nut contains anacardic acid that can burn. Not all...
