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Nightbird Marks 10 Years of Sustainable Deliciousness

July 13, 2026 deborahparkerwong San Francisco, Cocktails, Restaurants, Sustainability, The Tasting Panel, Wine

Celebrating her San Francisco restaurant’s tenth birthday, Nightbird chef/ owner Kim Alter has achieved more than a milestone; she’s beaten[…]

Sustainability is a priority at Spottswoode. Photo courtesy Spottswoode Winery

Navigating the Sustainability Landscape: Which Certifications Matter?

September 8, 2024 deborahparkerwong Sustainability, California, Slow Wine Guide, Slow Wine Guide USA, Slow Wine USA, winegrowing, Winemaking

As the labyrinth of wine industry certifications continues to expand, consumers often find themselves without a compass.

Terra Madre Americas food conference to feature Slow Wine USA masterclasses

April 14, 2024 deborahparkerwong Slow Wine Guide USA, Slow Wine USA, Sustainability, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Tasting

Visit Sacramento and Slow Food International will host Terra Madre Americas, the American version of the internationally acclaimed Terra Madre Salone del Gusto[…]

Ingredients for Action: Napa Valley Vintners tackle sustainability at SOMMCon 2023

December 28, 2023 deborahparkerwong Napa Valley, SOMM Journal, Sustainability, Wine, winegrowing, Winemaking

Sustainability is a catch-all term that’s tossed around casually to refer to just about anything even remotely related to climate action, resource conservation, and land stewardship. But for Martin Reyes, MW, and the panel of winemakers that joined him for the “Napa Valley’s Green Scene” session at SommCon in San Diego in September, achieving sustainability requires taking concrete steps with the intention of ensuring the viability of the planet, the broader community, and the wines that are grown and produced in Napa Valley well into the future.

Interview with Champagne Piper Heidsieck’s Émilien Boutillat

October 27, 2023 deborahparkerwong winegrowing, Champagne, Sustainability, Winemaking

I spoke with Émilien Boutillat, chef de cave at Champagne Piper Heidsieck, this week from New York for an update[…]

France protects sensory heritage

March 12, 2021 deborahparkerwong France, SOMM Journal, Sustainability, Terroir, Wine, winegrowing

An infamous rooster named Maurice and a gaggle of contented geese have helped ensure biodiversity in France. In the face of complaints about the noises and smells typical of the countryside, the French Parliament passed a law on January 21, 2021, protecting what it calls the “sensory heritage” of its rural areas.

Monarch Tractor Powers Next-generation Viticulture

December 15, 2020 deborahparkerwong Sustainability, Technology, Trends, Viticulture, Wine Business Monthly, winegrowing

A compact, smart, electric tractor has been on the wish list of sustainably-minded winegrowers the world over. With no significant advances in tractor technology for more than a decade, the arrival of the Monarch tractor represents the missing link needed to fast track the integration of precision agriculture and address the growing labor challenges confronting the wine industry.

Five years of Progress for Alentejo’s Sustainability Program

December 13, 2020 deborahparkerwong Climate change, Portugal, Sustainability, Vineyard, Viticulture, Wine

Producers in the Portuguese winegrowing region of Alentejo— whose vineyards encompass about 18,000 hectares, or almost a third of the country—have made significant gains in sustainability under the guidance of the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Program (WASP).

Slow Wine Guide 2020 – your free digital edition

February 10, 2020 deborahparkerwong Biodynamic, California, Italy, Organic, Slow Wine Guide, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Wine, winegrowing

Enjoy your free digital edition of the 2020 Slow Wine Guide.

Paraiso Vineyard: The backbone of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

August 9, 2018 deborahparkerwong CA State Fair, California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sustainability, Terroir, Vineyard, Wine, Wine Competitions, winegrowing

Spanish missionaries at Mission Soledad first planted vineyards in the region now known as the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in the late 18th century. But winegrowing on the windswept terraces of the Santa Lucia mountain range began in earnest in 1973 when Rich and Claudia Smith established the Paraiso Vineyard. Parasio is the tenth iconic vineyard to be acknowledged by the California State Fair as Vineyard of the Year.