Drought Revives 'Forgotten Art' at Wineries: Farming Without Irrigation
“You use what Mother Nature gives you,” said the 72-year-old owner of Canard Winery, who dry farms all his grapes, including cabernet sauvignon and merlot. “And as a result, I think we get better quality.” That doesn’t mean leaving the vines idle and praying for rain. Dry farming requires the right kind of soil to … Read more