A conceptual model developed by PARC researchers, that will form the basis of GIS (Geographic Information System) research to find viticultural and enological practices that optimally interact with terroir to maximize vineyard performance. New components in the model are in keeping with the BCWGC’s new Sustainable Practices initiative. These include the natural ecology within and surrounding vineyards as a component of terroir; and environmental sustainability as an equal partner to economic sustainability as a performance outcome of viticulture and enology (management). This component will be of use to all other activities proposed.
* Terroir refers to a combination of soil, site, aspect and mesoclimate attributes affecting grape quality.