biodynamic
adjective
bio·dy·nam·ic
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mik 
-dī-
1
: of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles
biodynamic practices
… these wines are distinctive and delicious. And … an increasing number of them are made from organic grapes or according to biodynamic principals, only deepening their purity and unique sense of place.—
Wine Spectator
Wine SpectatorThe shop features plants, herb seasonings, and herb teas all grown on the property by means of biodynamic methods.—Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren
Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren2
: grown by or utilizing biodynamic farming
biodynamic vegetables
a biodynamic vineyard
biodynamics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
To proponents of biodynamics, the soil is not just a medium in which living things grow; the soil is itself a living organism.
—Bill St. John
Bill St. John
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These trailblazers in sustainable wine production are adopting organic and biodynamic farming methods, emphasizing soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Furthermore the vineyards are primarily managed using sustainable, organic and/or biodynamic farming techniques.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Located just above town on what’s known as the Black Sage Bench, Phantom Creek Winery is an organic and biodynamic estate vineyard.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
The winery converted to biodynamic techniques in 1990 and today its wines are considered some of the best biodynamic Chenin Blancs from the Loire Valley.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Furthermore the vineyards are primarily managed using sustainable, organic and/or biodynamic farming techniques.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
Located just above town on what’s known as the Black Sage Bench, Phantom Creek Winery is an organic and biodynamic estate vineyard.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
The winery converted to biodynamic techniques in 1990 and today its wines are considered some of the best biodynamic Chenin Blancs from the Loire Valley.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Biodynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biodynamic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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