Organic Winemaking Growing in Popularity

"Simply put, growing good grapes requires planting the right vines in the right soil in the right climate and letting nature do its work.

Of course, it's never that simple. Growers are at the mercy of weather, soil conditions and pests in a never-ending quest to control a patch of ground that can produce fruit that will make good wine.

But a growing number of Oregon vineyard operators have concluded that simpler is better: They're growing grapes without pesticides and without chemical fertilizers. They're relying on cover crops and mechanical means to control weeds. They're managing their vineyards as self-sustained, living units."

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