Dry Farming in the News

Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing the dry farming of winegrapes in Oregon.

Unlocking the Secrets of the Vines by Greg Norton of the Oregon Wine Press

This is a deep dive into Dr. Alexander Levin’s work and history in researching vineyard management techniques, including water and irrigation.

Growing Pains: Winemakers Reflect on a Changing Climate by Laura Ness of the Wine Industry Advisor

Check out quotes from Evan Martin, owner and winemaker of Martin Woods in McMinnville, who reflects on the positives and negatives of dry farmed vines.

Walking The Rows: Résonance Vineyard And The Fool’s Errand Plot by Jill Barth of Forbes Magazine

A focused look at the Résonance Vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest dry farmed and own-rooted vineyards.