600

Number of wineries worldwide certified as biodynamic by Demeter, the official certifying body. Globally, there are now just over 20,000 acres of vines being grown biodynamically. More than half of those vines are in France. In the U.S., 45 producers are Demeter-certified for their biodynamically grown vines. California has the most biodynamic vineyards, closely followed by Oregon. The first ever International Biodynamic Conference in the U.S. will happen this May in San Francisco.

The Wine Clip: Why Being Old Could Be Better

“Wine is so special because it is mankind’s one source of comfort and courage, his only medicine and antiseptic, his one resource to renew his tired spirits and lift him above his weary saddened self “

—Hugh Johnson
British wine authority
Author, The Story of Wine

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