This article from Decanter explores the evolving concept of sustainable viticulture, highlighting regionally driven certification programs that go beyond organic standards to include environmental, economic, and community-based practices. Meaghan Frank of Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in the Finger Lakes emphasizes how the New York Sustainable Winegrowing program fosters collaboration and future-readiness, noting, “This certification is helping us to be agile and nimble… it gives us all a space to be together.” The piece underscores sustainability as a holistic framework that balances soil health, climate resilience, social equity, and long-term viability for wine regions across North America.
