A presentation of research results from three dry farmed vineyards in California.

A guide on best practices for dry farming winegrapes in California.

The California Winegrape Dry Farming Potential Map is a tool for growers to learn about dry farming suitability for their vineyard.

An exploration of what goes on beneath the surface when dry farming.

Discover the many benefits of dry farming a vineyard.

California winegrowers discuss how to manage the vineyard floor when dry farming.

Learn what it takes to implement groundwater recharge in the vineyard.

A presentation about the Groundwater Recharge Guide for Vineyards. 

Summary of a Napa Resource Conservation District study of soil health and water storage in dry farmed vineyards. 

Hear from California dry farmers on establishing a dry-farmed vineyard.

Covers the process of converting an irrigated vineyard to dry farming.

Authored by Patrick Makiri, Timothy Bowles & Yvonne Socolar of UC Berkeley, this study examines why some winegrape growers choose to dry farm.

Case study about transitioning to dry farming in Sonoma County with Emeritus Vineyards.  

Case study about dry farming in Sonoma County with Nunez Vineyard Management. 

Authored by Delfina Grinspan, Patrick Makiri, Timothy Bowles & Yvonne Socolar of UC Berkeley, this study explored whether dry farmed grapevines experience water limitation compared to irrigated counterparts.

Case study about establishing and running a dry farmed vineyard in Santa Barbara County with Condor's Hope Vineyards.  

Case study about dry farming in Rutherford at Frog's Leap Winery and Leeds and Chavez Family Vineyards. 

Case study about dry farming vineyards at Dominus Estate in Napa Valley.

Authored by Delfina Grinspan, Valerian Weinzweig, Patrick Makiri, Timothy Bowles & Yvonne Socolar of UC Berkeley the study explores soil carbon in dry farmed vineyards. 

This webinar shares research results from three studies on dry farming winegrapes in California.

Case study about dry farming in Paso Robles with Rolph Family Vineyards and Adelaida Vineyards. 

Case study about dry farming in Paso Robles with Tablas Creek Vineyards.  

Prepared by ERA Economics, LLC these studies provide winegrowers with baseline economic data to better understand the capital and operating requirements for dry farming.

Dry farming practices that can help vineyards become more drought resilient.

Spreadsheet for the cost of production study for dry farmed vineyards in Napa County. 

Spreadsheet for the cost of production study for dry farmed vineyards in Paso Robles. 

Spreadsheet for the cost of production study for dry farmed vineyards in Sonoma County. 

Article in the SommJournal magazine about dry farming winegrapes. 

This guide provides winegrowers with science-backed methods to evaluate recharge options.

Hosted by the Vineyard Team, this podcast includes a conversation with Miguel Garcia from Napa Resource Conservation District. 

Article about rootstock selection, land preparation, vine spacing, planting and watering regimens for vineyard establishment.

Hosted by the Vineyard Team, this podcast includes a conversation with Lauren Pesch a dry farmer and CSWA dry farm project manager. 

Dry farmers gathered at the November 2025 Sustainable Ag Expo to share their experiences.

A panel of winegrowers discuss their experience with dry farming.

A webinar held August 8, 2024 focused on establishing a dry farmed vineyard.