Microvarietal Rye and Homegrown Botanicals: Farm-to-Flask Spirits Toast the Local Bounty

Farmers and distillers have often worked hand in hand to craft spirits. But some producers are going a step further, growing grain themselves...

Craft Distilleries Upcycle Spent Grains at Farms, Bakeries and Beyond

Distilleries, farmers and bakers are partnering to reduce their environmental impact, help communities and create new revenue sources using leftover grain...

In Pursuit of Eco-Friendly Cheese, Producers Embrace Wineries' Farming Methods

Dairy farmers and cheese producers can treat the land and animals more responsibly. Explore the techniques and technologies and the brands to seek...

Faced with Global Crises, Wineries Turn to Adaptive Farming and Support Groups

Many wineries around the world feel the effects of climate change with each passing vintage. Here's how some winemakers are handling the climate crisis...

Salumerias to Sustainable Oyster Farms, My Favorite Places to Eat in Sonoma County

The Disturbingly Long History of Lead Toxicity in Winemaking

Though many tout wine's purported health benefits, a deadly metal was once a common ingredient. Learn the history of lead in wine, from antiquity to today...