biodynamic

bio·dy·nam·ic | \ ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mik

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Definition of biodynamic

1 : of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles biodynamic practices … these wines are distinctive and delicious. And … an increasing number of them are made from organic grapes or according to biodynamic principals, only deepening their purity and unique sense of place. — Wine Spectator The shop features plants, herb seasonings, and herb teas all grown on the property by means of biodynamic methods.— Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren

2 : grown by or utilizing biodynamic farming biodynamic vegetables a biodynamic vineyard

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Recent Examples on the Web His new Lunar Menu — which follows the biodynamic categories of root, leaf, flower, and fruit — sees dishes swapped out every two or three days, in keeping with the phases of the moon. — Qin Xie, Travel + Leisure, "How 7 Restaurants Around the World Are Reimagining Fine Dining in the COVID Era," 16 Sep. 2020 The young cashier scans my items: a $22 wedge of cheese, salad greens, two bottles of biodynamic wine. — Katie M. Flynn, SFChronicle.com, "Katie M. Flynn explores isolation and loneliness during a pandemic in fictional ‘Proximate People’," 23 Aug. 2020 Beyond viticulture, DaVero is a fully functioning biodynamic farm — complete with olive groves, fruit orchards, gardens, chickens, sheep and a herd of pigs. — Bryce Wiatrak, SFChronicle.com, "DaVero: your destination for Italian-style wines and biodynamic farming," 15 May 2018 The owners farm a substantial ranch near Hopland in Mendocino County, and all of the wines are made from sustainable, organic or biodynamic grapes. — Tim Teichgraeber And Sara Schneider, SFChronicle.com, "Campovida: Mediterranean-style wines in a picture-perfect setting," 10 Aug. 2020 Sipping sparkling wines while eating food from the estate's biodynamic gardens will likely enhance the educational process. — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, "Willamette Valley Vineyards raises funds for a sparkling wine oasis in the Dundee Hills," 7 July 2020 The vines in Bernau Estate Vineyard are farmed using biodynamic techniques, with plans to apply for Demeter certification. — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, "Willamette Valley Vineyards raises funds for a sparkling wine oasis in the Dundee Hills," 7 July 2020 The blend of their knowledge, travels, passion and work resulted in Mila Family Vineyards, a biodynamic winery. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "Richfield couple’s Mila Family Vineyards brings Sonoma to Northeast Ohio after years of planning," 1 June 2020 There are also three spas administering treatments that run the gamut from pampering (hot-stone massages, facials) to osteopathic (chiropractic and biodynamic craniosacral therapy). — Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, "The Top 5 International Spas," 8 July 2020

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