With the start of the new year, vineyards planted in 1991 have now reached the 35-year threshold to be eligible for The Old Vine Registry. 

At present, the registry includes 9,393 registered vineyards across 42 countries, many of which have joined over the last twelve months. 

According to officials, much of the registry’s recent growth has been driven by vineyard data from importers like Skurnik Wines, Becky Wasserman & Co., Winebow and others. 

This new information allowed for deeper coverage of several European regions, including the Rhône Valley, Burgundy and Bordeaux. 

The Heritage Vine Hunt Contest has also spread awareness of the registry via its ongoing initiative, encouraging the public to identify and document historic vineyards worldwide. 

Alder Yarro, who manages the project day to day, said: “The registry was built on the idea that preservation starts with visibility.  

“What’s been most encouraging is seeing how producers, importers and volunteers have all stepped in to help make that visibility real.”