Mimi Casteel of Hopewell Wine

Photos Mimi by Easton Richmond

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Mimi Casteel of Hopewell Wine in Salem, Oregon and Farmer Jesse talk about the place and potential of no-till and cover-crops in viticulture, how her practices have evolved over the years, remineralization, foliar micro-nutrient applications, how truly healthy plants make great wine, the broader societal implications of regenerative viticulture, and genuinely nerd out about wine bit.

Mentioned in the show...

Find the I'll Drink To That podcast w/ Mimi, as well as several others she's been on, here