Friday Night Wine School - Biodynamics Remix Series - Cow Horns & Compost, The Preparations

Wine School: Drink Better, Know More - We connect the dots between grape, place, and winemaking in a way that’s clear and useful so you can trust your palate, choose with confidence, and get more out of every bottle. 

We’ve been here before—but with biodynamics, you can never know enough...

Biodynamics gets talked about a lot, but it’s often either oversimplified or pushed into the “mystical” corner. In this class, we’re revisiting it in a more grounded, practical way—focusing on what growers are actually doing in the vineyard and how those choices might show up in the glass.

Cow horns. Chamomile. Quartz. Dandelions. Compost. If you've ever wondered what biodynamic winemakers are actually spraying in their vineyards—and why—this class is for you.

In this second class of our series, we'll take a closer look at the famous biodynamic preparations, from the legendary horn manure and horn silica sprays to the herbal compost preparations made from yarrow, nettle, oak bark, and valerian. We'll explore where these practices came from, what they're intended to accomplish in the vineyard, and how they fit into the broader philosophy of biodynamic farming.

As always, we'll separate science from symbolism, and taste five wines from biodynamic producers who have embraced these practices. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or just plain curious, you'll leave with a much better understanding of one of the wine world's most intriguing farming philosophies.

If you joined us last time, this builds on that foundation. If you didn’t, you’ll still be right at home. Either way, expect a thoughtful lineup, lots of good questions, and a better understanding of why these decisions matter, both in the vineyard and in the glass.

-All ticket sales are final.
-We will hold our tastings outside on the patio from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Fridays weather permitting, if it rains we move inside to the back of the shop.
-Your $5 tasting fee is refunded when you purchase a bottle of wine from the tasting. Limit 1 refund per bottle per customer.
-Please arrive 5 minutes early for your time slot, as we may not be able to move you to another spot.
-No waiting in line for your taste of wine in a plastic cup and snippet of info. During your time slot, you will have the presenter's undivided attention as you learn about and taste the wines from Riedel glassware.
-When your tasting is over, you can browse and shop or enjoy a glass or bottle at our indoor and outdoor tables.