Biodynamics in viticulture is becoming better known. It is an important sub-set of biodynamics in general. It has been in the press, on websites and in blogs alot lately. This is wonderful, as we must be grateful in times like these for any and all improvements in quality consciousness. Yet, biodynamics, especially in viticulture is also becoming trendy. This may have good consequences and it may also bring a kind of superficiality, as trends tend to bring. In other words, many people are now, suddenly, interested in viticultural biodynamics. Growers, importers, consultants, store managers, etc. And, significantly also consumers, but only bit by bit. It has become, mostly within the industry, a buzz. A buzz can be a good thing, but can also lead to various and diverse results. What I would like to appeal to is professionalism and enthusiasm for the ideals, not just the glitz.And what are the ideals? Healing the earth, providing new levels of nutrition and helping people find a new relationship nature and healthy renewal through our products. Biodynamics is about working intimately with nature. It is about learning nature's language and being a fully awake, highly conscious participant in nature's processes- - and refining them to the degree possible and providing an increasingly unadulterated product. Last, but not least, biodynamics is about an ehtical, yes a spiritual approach to work, nature, products, customers, self. It is about bringing one's own authentic self into the work, into the products, to the customer. Its about ecological integrity. Its about authenticity. These are high ideals, yet worthy of serious, considered and intensive pursuit. The image above is from Weinberghof Fritsch in Austria.
