In this episode, Hazlitt's highly-regarded Vineyard Manager
John Santos discusses current environmental challenges involved in
growing grapes for a Finger Lakes winery—and innovative ways of
making it more ecologically and economically viable. These methods
include:
Implementing the use of cover crops
Using compost made of grape pomace (the pulpy residue left over
after the juice is squeezed from the grapes in the winemaking
process)
Minimizing pesticide use by utilizing and innovative
sprayer
Collecting rainwater from the winery's warehouse roof
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About the Podcast
A podcast that takes listeners behind the scenes to learn about the people, methods, and stories that have made Hazlitt among leaders in the distinctive collaboration and community friendliness of the Finger Lakes wine region.