Vignerons’ stories: Telmo Rodriguez

At its core, the program is rooted in inclusivity, welcoming farmers and landowners of all backgrounds and philosophies. That spirit of openness is the only real path to change. Farmers are a fiercely independent sort and don’t want to be told what to do. RVF and 1BC help open minds and change paradigms with a […]

RVF’s new study shows the potential of regenerative viticulture to boost vineyard health and resilience in the face of climate change

We have brought together all the information from our RV Guide into one section of our website, plus a couple of extra sections – a glossary and a page on certification. An excellent place to start if you’re interested to know more about what RV looks like…

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation has produced an RV Guide to help growers to implement regenerative practices and to help people find growers near them

(French first, then English below) By Antoine Lespès (alespes@domaine-lafage.com) and Alain Deloire (alain.deloire@supagro.fr)28 decembre 2024 Figure 1 (FR) : Exemple d’épandage de biochar mélangé à de la matière organique le long durang de vignes. Le biochar est enfoui à environ 20 à 30 cm de profondeur à côté du rang.Figure 1 (EN): Example of biochar […]

Webinar on Regenerative Hydrology with The Porto Protocol Foundation, Alpha Lo, Mimi Casteel and Becky Sykes: vital viewing in these times of extreme precipitation events The latest developments for our One Block Challenge (1BC): – the pilot continues in Paso Robles with a field day for growers to come together and share their experiences– other […]

Gholamahmadi et al., 2025 Study in sandy loam soil in Portugal found that after sowing with biodiverse pasture seeds, compared to a control, biochar:

We are really proud to welcome Jancis as our Patron, reflecting a shared commitment to pursuing true, holistic sustainability in the world of wine. Jancis has championed sustainability in wine throughout her 50-year wine-writing career, including her successful campaign to reduce bottle weights. Over the years, she has consistently used her platform to raise awareness […]

Featuring our amazing trustee Mimi Casteel and the inspirational Alpha Lo. It’s vital viewing in these times of extreme precipitation events. Find out how to make sure the rainwater that lands on your farm works for you and your community.  Part of our series of webinars in collaboration with the Porto Protocol.

Caine Thompson, trustee of the RVF and MD of Robert Hall Winery and head of sustainability for O’Neill Vintners, interviewed by Adam Huss of the Beyond Organic Wine podcast. Caine has initiated and oversees the largest side-by-side trial of regenerative organic viticulture in the world at Robert Hall Winery, one of O’Neill Vintners flagship brands […]

Groundswell 2025 was inspiring and revitalising in equal measure. We met some of our heroes, including Marc-André Selosse with whom we held a packed, standing-room-only talk in the Grass Tent (here it is in the calm moment before it started filling up). What a coup! ‘Vulgariser of science’ (a brilliant French phrase) and inspirational mycologist […]

Excellent, inspiring film about restoring ecosystems

and so much more!