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Benefits of Dry Farming

Hear from several growers discussing the many benefits of dry farmed vineyards including reduced disease, weed and pest pressure, water conservation, cost savings associated with not irrigating and increased vineyard longevity due to drought tolerance and hardy vines with deep root structures. Featuring Frank Leeds, Chavez & Leeds and Frogs Leap Winery, Rutherford; Lauren Pesch, Chavez & Leeds Vineyards, Rutherford; Austin Collins, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles; Vince Tofanelli, Tofanelli Vineyard, Calistoga; Chad Taber, Adelaida Cellars, Paso Robles; Michael Frey, Mariah Vineyards, Mendocino; Zureal Bernier, Bernier Farms, Geyserville. Run time: 4:04.

2026
Benefits of Dry Farming
Dry Farmed Vineyard
Dry Farming
Water Conservation
Water Efficiency