Doing the right thing in the vineyard is often seen as a compromise. Chemical-free farming means a lower carbon footprint and cleaner water and soils, but it also requires more hands-on work in the vineyard, and, conventional wisdom goes, lower yields. In other words, organic and biodynamic farming is economically costly. But is that really […]
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As London eases into longer days and the first real warmth of spring, Daylesford Organic Farmshop on Pimlico Road makes for a fitting backdrop to celebrate the world of wine. Situated in the heart of Belgravia, the shop is immediately recognisable for its beautiful marble interior and abundant floral displays. Under one roof, one can […]
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France’s legendary wine regions enjoyed a beautifully warm July last year, but there was an unexpected shadow for organic grapegrowers. On July 15, 2025, the national health and safety agency ANSES, (Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire), withdrew market authorization for 19 copper-based fungicides that farmers use to combat downy mildew. The products can no longer […]
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Thirty years ago, Jenny Lefcourt fell in love with organic wine while studying French film in Paris. She’d sip expressive wines made by organic farmers and vignerons and stuff her suitcase with bottles to bring back to American soil. By the early aughts, she had opened her own wine-importing business, Jenny & Francois, to preach […]
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