Biodynamic wines are in trend. These wines are formed by
using the grapes that are grown on the principles of bio-dynamism. Biodynamic
agriculture is practiced in consonance with the happening or the non-happening
of certain cosmological events. This type of farming is based on the principle
that cosmic processes and events have an influence on our being. These cosmic
events could be anything from a lunar cycle to a solar cycle. In most of the
farms where this type of farming is practiced, it is the lunar cycle calendar
which is drawn up for aligning different activities with different phases of
moon.
It is to be noted that the cycle of moon and its
gravitational pull exerted on earth do have a bearing on life processes of
earth, from humans to biological agents. This force is responsible for creation
of tides- high or low and the effect can also be witnessed in human bodies which
comprises of 70 percent water. The same can be true even for plants, and
particularly so for the grape vines. And, the same is also true for biological
agents. But, is it only the lunar cycles which shall be considered? There are other forces present in the universe which also have a bearing on our
lives. Do these have to be counted as well? Well, solar phenomenon and its
cycles are one of these. Will these have any impact on the biodynamic farm
practices and on wines made from these? Surely yes, but why are elaborate calendars of same not prepared in
same way as lunar cycles.
Apart from these, do we have any other phenomenon which is
to be considered? Even if these are to be considered, what farming activity
shall be aligned with which of these. How will all of these together be taken
into account? This would require an innate knowledge of astronomy as well as
farming in order to know which farming activity does well under what all cosmic
phenomenon.
