2006 TRANSCRIPTS

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Introduction to Biodynamics Forum 2006
Journalist Thom Elkjer introduces the audience to the topic of biodynamics. His comments reflect on the work of Rudolph Steiner, the Austrian “who got biodynamics rolling.”

Basic Concepts of Biodynamics
Alan York, consultant, describes the lazer-like focus with which biodynamic farmers observe nature. He lays out the requirements for biodynamic certification, which he strongly supports.

Impetus and Inspiration for Biodynamics in American Wine
Jim Fetzer of Ceágo Vinegarden and Paul Dolan of Mendocino Wine Company join Elkjer and York. Pioneers of organic viticulture, Fetzer and Dolan talk about what motivated them to move into biodynamic farming.

Vital Contexts for Biodynamics in American Wine
Mike Benziger of Benziger Family Winery and Jim Fullmer, Executive Director of Demeter USA, join the panel to talk about what Biodynamic® certification means to the consumer.

Grape to Glass: The Biodynamics Difference
Winemakers Ivo Jeramaz of Grgich Hills Cellar and Grady Wann of Quivira Vineyards describe the differences that biodynamics has made in their estate vineyards and wine.

Audience Q + A
Comments and questions from winemakers, sommeliers, journalists, retailers – and the panel.

Segment Length Speakers Affiliation
BD Forum 06 Audio 2.mp3 1:29 Barbara Bowman Boss Dog Marketing
Jan Mettler Boss Dog Marketing

BD Forum 06 Audio 3.mp3 5:53 Thom Elkjer BD Forum

BD Forum 06 Audio 4.mp3 14:24 Thom Elkjer

BD Forum 06 Audio 5.mp3 39:31 Thom Elkjer
Alan York

BD Forum 06 Audio 6.mp3 1:08 Thom Elkjer

BD Forum 06 Audio 7.mp3 19:25 Thom Elkjer
Jim Fetzer Ceágo Winegarden
Paul Dolan Mendocino Wine Company

BD Forum 06 Audio 8.mp3 20:06 Thom Elkjer
Jim Fullmer Demeter USA
Mike Benziger Benziger Family Winery

BD Forum 06 Audio 9.mp3 14:24 Thom Elkjer
Ivo Jeramaz Grgich Hills Cellar
Grady Wann Quivira Vineyards

BD Forum 06 Audio 10.mp3 27:00 Thom Elkjer