A Jolly Bunch
The Vine & Barrel Society are sworn to dance with the rhythms and flow of the land, the vine, the sky, and the people, to bring forth the fruit & a generous pour, and to bring happiness & meaning to our lives.
Organics
Following the old world traditions developed in the 2,000 years since the Roman Empire, growing and vinifying grapes organically results in wines that are noble, pure, natural, lively and compelling. These healthy grapes, with thicker skins and higher concentrations of antioxidants are grown without artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, and are vinified without artificial chemicals and additives. Probably the better choice.
Biodynamics
Biodynamic winemaking is an organic, holistic, homeopathic, sustainable and ethical farming method. Based on the solar and lunar calendar, this rhythmic methodology has more structure in a closed biodiverse sustainable system, meeting its needs from the living dynamics of the farm itself for nutrients and fertility, as well as disease, pest, and weed control. This methodology also holds a high bar for water conservation, fair trade and livable wages. We like that.
“La qualité d’un vin, comme la musique, se compose de trois éléments. D’abord l’instrument, le vignoble. Ensuite, le musicien, le vigneron. Et enfin l’acoustique dans la viticulture, la résonance – la connexion avec les forces archétypales de la vigne et du vignoble. Dans la viticulture biodynamique, cette résonance est immensément renforcée.”
Nicolas Joly
Wine from Sky to Earth:
Growing & Appreciating Biodynamic Wine
Vintner/Owner Coulée de la Serrant
Savennières Region, Loire Valley, France
He’s a good guy.