1. www.SIPcertified.org Sustainability in Practice Certified
-Developed by Vineyard Team, a non-profit dedicated to sustainable winegrowing since 1994
-Evolved from California’s first sustainable vineyard farming self-assessment
-Launched vineyard program in 2008
-Because sustainability does not stop in the vineyard, launched winery program in 2016

2. When you find the SIP Certified seal, you can be assured that we are preserving and protecting the natural environment, treating our employees and community with care, and have sound business practices with a long-term view.

3. Social Responsibility – We offer competitive wages, medical insurance, training, and education because each worker is a valuable resource

4. Habitat – We create wildlife corridors to give animals access to traditional watering holes and food, helping to maintain biodiversity

5. Water Conservation – We regularly monitor soils, plants, and weather, irrigating vines only when needed and we measure water used in the winery
to prevent waste

6. Clean Water – We keep water clean by growing grasses to reduce erosion and filter storm runoff and filter winery water for reuse

7. Energy Efficiency – We use alternative fuels and energy sources like solar and wind, minimize tractor use to reduce our carbon footprint, and use insulation to increase energy efficiency

8. Safe Pest Management – We introduce beneficial insects, attract raptors, and plant enriching cover crops to keep vineyards healthy

9. Business – We have sound business practices with a long-term view to treat our employees and community with care for generations

10. Third Party Audit – We adhere to SIP’s strict Standards through third-party documentation and onsite inspections

11. Improvement – We annually update our farming and wine processing Standards as Best Management Practices evolve with new science, technology and research

12. Eco Certifications
While you’ll find organic wines that are also SIP Certified, the SIP Certified process addresses additional farming methods, looking at sustainable practices on every level, from farm labor to agriculture – from energy conservation to water quality.

13. Setting the Gold Standard for Sustainability
Seal on the bottle
Rigorous threshold for eligibility
Third-party inspection
Social responsibility
No high risk pesticides
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