Dry Farm Wine

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What Is Dry Farm Wine? - https://bit.ly/2Uh9Y0d • The textbook definition of a “dry farmer” is one who never irrigates his vines, no matter the conditions. With no regulated standards, the definition has been evolving, and may include farmers who irrigate only in emergency situations. This is referred to as “rescue irrigation.” In these instances, the farmer is saving his crops or vines from death, with tough drought conditions and no rain in the forecast. • Vineyard growers dedicated to dry farming in the Willamette Valley of Oregon have created the Deep Roots Coalition. They believe that “Wine should reflect the place from which it emanates: its terroir.” They believe that in many cases, irrigation prevents the true expression of the grape. Winemakers who are members of the Deep Roots Coalition believe that “a winemaker’s job is simply to ensure that the grapevines don’t die; beyond this, it’s the terroir’s job to handle the rest of the growing process.” • Our European winery partners who are dedicated to practicing Dry Farm Wines include Biokult in Austria, Domaine Gioulis in Greece, Vignobles Raymond in France, and Fattoria di Romignano in Tuscany. • Biokult Biodynamic Dry Farmed Wine • Dry Farm Wines, Biodynamic Biokult, Austria • In Austria, the Demeter Biodynamic regulations call for non-irrigation, with only rescue irrigation when absolutely required. Biokult tells us that they have only had to ask for exceptions 2 or 3 times in the past ten years, with the last 3 vintages using absolutely no irrigation. • According to Vinfolio, “Dry farming isn’t “dry” in the sense that the vines never receive any water; instead, dry farmers want the shallowest roots to remain dry while the lower roots suck up water trapped deep below the ground. This speeds up the vine’s maturity, allowing it to take on a more traditional Rhone-style set of flavors that is unlike the very bold, overripe wines of the past (referring to California).” • Dry farming techniques, especially when combined with organic and Biodynamic production methods, can result in lower overall yield, but grapes that have less concentrated sugar and produce “drier” wines. • Read all about the pros and cons of “Dry Farming Versus Irrigation” in the blog on Real Men Drink Rose by Phillip Anderson.

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