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

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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.

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Press Democrat: World’s largest database of historic vines nears 9,500 vineyards. “The Old Vine Registry, the world’s largest database of landmark vineyards, is approaching 9,500 listings, nearing its goal of 10,000 vineyards by June 2027…. Searchable by country, region, vineyard name, grape variety and more, the registry’s website provides a remarkable look at many of the world’s […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/01/21/press-democrat-worlds-largest-database-of-historic-vines-nears-9500-vineyards/
Ten reasons why old vines are more important than ever

Whether you care or not

The Wine Clarion by Randy Caparoso
Own-rooted ancient vine Cinsaut under spring sky, Mokelumne River-Lodi appellation. #cinsault #cinsaut #lodiwine #lodiwinecountry #ownrooted #historicvineyard #oldvineregistry #oldvineconference #randycaparosophotography
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
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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...

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Conversations with an English writer about the golden rule when telling the story of old vines

Lodi winemaker Mike McCay in Bonotto Vineyard—originally planted in the 1930s and, up until recently, producing Zinfandel that disappeared into anonymous vats of "jug" wines, but now recognized as a vineyard-designate varietal with distinctive qualities of its own. Just minutes before a virtual webinar coming out of London and hosted by The Old Vine Conference this past March 25, 2024, a distinguished British journalist named Tamlyn Currin—also widely known as the Sustainability and Senior Editor for JancisRobinson.com—peppered me with questions in preparation for her on-air introduction to recipients of 2024 Old Vine Hero Awards...

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