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Wine, SlowFood and a path to true sustainability

November 14, 2008

Anthony Nicalo spoke with students at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy last week about farming, sustainability and the wine business.... MORE


How not to make wine- factories occasionally make a drinkable beverage, but lack soul

October 10, 2008

During the harvest in Italy, we had a day off while we let the grapes ripen a bit more. I took the opportunity to see what it is like on the factory production... MORE


Why we need to go beyond organic- understanding what is in a typical bottle of wine

September 16, 2008

Our certification standards go beyond merely being a "product of organically grown grapes." A big part of sustainability is reducing outside and artificial... MORE


Alice Feiring will not be impressed-manipulation calculators free for all

September 5, 2008

A company that specializes in helping winemakers add all sorts of things to wine has just launched new calculators. They are handy for deciding how much water... MORE


Vinaroon-the past and future of sustainability, agriculture and wine

August 17, 2008

Video from Vinocamp 2008  ... MORE


Farming, sustainability, vinaroons and technology

August 12, 2008

Join us at Vinocamp this Saturday at the UBC Botanical Gardens. Should be a fun day of sharing wine, stories and technology. I am on the schedule in the late... MORE