As wine enthusiasts, vegetarians, and vegans, you might have wondered how your favorite bottle of wine aligns with your dietary choices. While it may seem that wine, being made from grapes, is inherently vegan or vegetarian, the winemaking process can sometimes tell a...
At the mention of sulfites in wine, many health-conscious consumers and wine enthusiasts think of headaches, redness, and other unpleasant reactions. It’s a common belief that sulfites are the culprits behind these symptoms, but how much truth is there to this...
As we commemorate a century since the inception of biodynamic farming, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on its roots, evolution, and the impactful journey it has charted within organic farming. This milestone not only highlights the enduring relevance of...
Cover crops are plants, typically including a variety of grasses, legumes, and flowers, that are sowed within and around the primary crops. At Southbrook, we favor indigenous flowers and legumes for reasons that benefit both our grapevines and the environment....
In the vineyard, we are starting to see veraison. That is the time that grapes turn colour, from green to red or green to golden. That is also the time that the sugars the leaves are producing start to load into the grapes. Before veraison, all the energy produced by...
* Photo shows hail damage from the end of July, beginning of August – you can see the little hole punched through the leaf. Unfortunately, the hail sliced up the grapes too. It’s looking like 20% of the vineyard is affected. A short video explaining more...
