The upcoming 2026 HVS in the City signals a changing of a tide

Interest in historic old vineyards has become a significant market niche

The Wine Clarion by Randy Caparoso

Read all about the Old Vine Photography Competition, open to photographers and groups all around the world. If you love old vine wines and support the cause of keeping as many of them as possible productive going into the future, please consider entering one or all four of the categories documenting this key cultural icon.

Visit https://www.oldvines.org/old-vine-photography-awards

#oldvines #ancientvines #oldvineregistry #oldvineconference #historicvineyard #historicvineyardsociety #ownrooted

Read all about the Old Vine Conference's 2026 Old Vine Photography Competition! https://caparoso.substack.com/p/the-2026-old-vine-photography-competition

Four categories. Grand prize: A once-in-a-lifetime trip with the Old Vine Conference to photograph more of the world’s most remarkable, historic vineyards.

#oldvinephotography #vineyardphotography #wineart #winecountryphotography #oldvine #ancientvines #historicvineyard #ownrooted #lodiwinecountry #zinfandel #oldvineconference #oldvineregistry #historicvineyardsociety

Join Us At the 2025 Old Vine Conference: Oct 31

For the seventh time, winegrowers, researchers, educators, importers, sommeliers, writers, and wine lovers are gathering in person to learn about, celebrate, and enjoy old vines and the wines they produce. For the first time, the event is being held in California Wine Country…
#wine #CaliforniaWine #california #californiawine #OldVineConference #Oldvines #Wine
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2326929/join-us-at-the-2025-old-vine-conference-oct-31/

Join Us At the 2025 Old Vine Conference: Oct 31

For the seventh time, winegrowers, researchers, educators, importers, sommeliers, writers, and wine lovers are gathering in person to learn about, celebrate, and enjoy old vines and the wines they produce. For the first time, the event is being held in …
#dining #cooking #diet #food #CaliforniaWine #california #californiawine #OldVineConference #Oldvines #Wine
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2326929/join-us-at-the-2025-old-vine-conference-oct-31/

Own-rooted ancient vine Cinsaut under spring sky, Mokelumne River-Lodi appellation. #cinsault #cinsaut #lodiwine #lodiwinecountry #ownrooted #historicvineyard #oldvineregistry #oldvineconference #randycaparosophotography
Bechthold Vineyard (own-rooted Cinsaut planted in 1886) "rosé corner," Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #ownrooted #cinsaut #cinsault #ancientvines #oldvines #historicvineyard #oldvineconference #randycaparosophotography #lodiwine #lodiwinecountry #lorenzawine
Go to winecholarguild.com to read part 1 of my 2-part piece delving deep into the difficulties, and rewards, of appreciating old vine growths and wines, starting with changes in perception. Re https://www.winescholarguild.com/blog/viticulture-insights/why-appreciation-of-old-vines-is-challenging-yet-more-important-than-ever
#oldvines #ancientvines #winescholarguild #sommelierlife #sommelier #oldvinehero #oldvineconference #oldvineregistry #historicvineyardsociety #oldvineproject #oldvinecharter
Why appreciation of old vines is challenging yet more important than ever

WSG is proud be the first Educational Partner of The Old Vine Conference. Read more to find out how this dynamic non-profit organization is actively...

Wine Scholar Guild
Fabulous article on old vines in today's Forbes by Dr. Liz Thach, Master of Wine, extensively quoting yours truly and with several of my photos.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2024/04/12/honoring-earth-month--why-saving-old-grape-vines-is-so-important/?sh=33c9274429b9
#oldvines #ancientvines #zinfandel #cinsault #ownrooted #harneylanewine #oldvinehero #oldvineconference
Honoring Earth Month: Why Saving Old Grape Vines Is So Important

You have probably heard of saving the redwood trees or old growth forests, but not many people have heard of preserving old grape vines.

Forbes