This Winemaker's Trellis Innovation Sequesters Carbon-and Produces Twice the Amount of Grapes
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Mark Neal pioneered or popularized practices such as night harvesting, dual driplines for irrigation, and converting vineyards to certified organic and certified biodynamic status, which have become standard in Napa Valley.
Neal Family Vineyards, Mark Neal's estate winery, became the first in Napa Valley to be certified by the Regenerative Organic Alliance, showcasing his commitment to sustainable farming practices.
Mark Neal manages the most CCOF-Certified acres in Napa Valley and has the largest biodynamic farming operation in the United States, demonstrating his dedication to environmentally friendly viticulture.
Mark Neal's innovative vineyard layout and trellis system at Rutherford Dust Vineyard, implemented in 1997, consist of a rare or potentially unique dual trellis setup spanning 16 acres.
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