A commitment to sustainability

Being a steward of the land and its resources is a key practice in our farming and winemaking methods. It will help ensure the sustainability of the vineyards and winery in the hopes of creating a legacy for the generations to come.

“With a dedication to producing the finest wine possible comes also the commitment to preserving the environment. Consistently striving to improve farming practices, I have tried to emphasize environmental soundness, sustainability, and efficiency, all without compromising quality.”
- John Bacigalupi

Some examples of our sustainable practices…
~ Every vineyard is planted with winter cover crops intended to hold precious soils in place while decreasing the risk of erosion on hillside terrain and adding essential nutrients back to the soil all while providing a habitat for beneficial insects.

Canopy Management

~ Precise canopy management including leaf, shoot and cluster removal. This increases air movement through the canopy and better light penetration, drastically reducing the amount of fungicides needed.
~All pomace (grapeskins) are composted and are used the following year as soil amendments

Owl Box

~Pesticide usage is reduced naturally with the introduction of predator habitats (i.e. owl and bat boxes, bird houses.) Also, native and seeded cover crops help reduce dust thus naturally reducing mite populations.

~All our vineyards are hand-tended by a consistently trained team to the meticulous standard of our family farm.

 ~100% of our water use is reclaimed from rainfall. Water is gathered and stored in our two reservoirs, not used from any municipal source.