If you are anything like me the symmetrical, verdant charm of a vineyard is always a soul-soothing sight. But can the mere appearance of a vineyard say anything important about the wine that will come from it? This is a question that I am sure could and has sparked a thousand arguments. As for me, when I see the rich natural complexity of a Biodynamic vineyard I expect that complexity and holistic beauty to be reflected in its wine and I immediately want to taste it. Moreover, when I look at most conventionally farmed vineyards with their clean, sterile looking soils and lack of bio-diversity I expect the wines that come from them to be clean and rather sterile as well.
As I was contemplating the differences between the visual appeal of holistically and conventionally farmed vineyards over the week-end, I thought it might be an interesting exercise to post pictures of some of my favorite Biodynamic vineyards and some typical conventional examples so you, my fellow wine lovers, can gauge your own reaction. So, is it just me, or are there others who are more interested tasting wines from the vineyards in the first set of pictures than the second set? Hmmmm...
Biodynamic Vineyards
Conventional Vineyards
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