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Written By Lora Templeton

Healthy Vines, Pure Wines explores green practices in Sonoma-Napa

Released June 10th 2021

SONOMA CA: This June, winemakers and vineyardists looking to break into sustainable viticulture will have a new guide to the best in green-minded practices in the Sonoma-Napa region. Healthy Vines, Pure Wines – Methods in Organic, Biodynamic, Natural and Sustainable Viticulture, from eco-tourism advocates Pamela Lanier and J.N. Hughes, will feature overviews of sustainable labels and what they mean, details of various organic and sustainable vineyard practices such as use of cover crops and beneficial insects, and in-depth examinations of sixteen California wineries committed to environmentally responsible business practices. Along with direct input from legendary organic leader and founder of the EcoFarm Conference, Amigo Bob Cantisano, this publication aims to cover all the bases as an introduction to the myriad ways viticulture can be practiced sustainably.

“With yet another dry growing season underway, more winemakers are recognizing that they can be a vital and important part of climate solutions in their region.” Pamela Lanier said. “Our book provides a one-stop resource on organic, sustainable, and regenerative methods with up-to-date case studies from the vineyards and wineries who are successfully putting those methods to work.”

“We worked with a wide range of local wineries for our field research, including Frog’s Leap, Tres Sabores, Marimar, Benziger, and others,” J N Hughes said. “What they’ve achieved in their vineyards and production facilities can be replicated by other growers who want to reduce their own carbon output and environmental impact.”

  • The legacy of Amigo Bob Cantisano, visionary advocate of sustainable agriculture and organic winemaking, with an encompassing account of the methods he championed and advice he gave to growers transitioning to closed system farming methods.

  • Interviews with Jean-Charles Boisset, standard-bearer for Biodynamic Viticulture, and pioneering organic winemakers Phil and Sam Coturri.

  • A focus on the emerging role of women in leadership within the wine industry and a glimpse of what the future can hold for wine producers and consumers.

Healthy Vines, Pure Wines – Methods in Organic, Biodynamic, Natural and Sustainable Viticulture is published by Business Expert Press and is available for order in print and digital format from Business Expert Press, Amazon, and other retailers. To request a review or desk copy, follow this link.

Business Expert Press was established in 2009, and today, is a well-known publisher of business content serving the professional and academic communities. With over 1100 books, covering 30 different business subjects, BEP has authors from Fortune 500 companies, top universities, and cutting-edge firms and organizations who have brought their experience and knowledge to make BEP first in business books today. See more at www.businessexpertpress.com

Lora Templeton

After her career as a marketer for the professional and trade division of John Wiley & Sons, Lora is now a writer and marketing consultant for academic publications and newsletters. She is currently the social media editor for Women in Higher Education, a monthly newsletter for university professionals.

A lifelong advocate of sustainable and accessible agriculture for communities, she worked closely with neighbors to revitalize the Lanham Village Community Garden in 2008 and continues to volunteer in the Garden each year. She lives in Marin County California with her bees and chickens.

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