Philosophy

Our winemaking philosophy is based in our firm belief that fine wines are first made in the vineyard. By this we mean that crafting great wines requires superb quality grapes - which can only come from unique, well-tended vineyards.

Our Natural Winegrowing Techniques

Depending upon the location, we farm everything we make either sustainably or organically. These are not the easiest or least expensive practices, but we believe we are temporary stewards of the land and have found these practices enhance the development of "local farms" in our wines.

• We encourage cover crops and add organic matter to naturally replenish the soil with nitrogen and increase diversity of flora and fauna while preventing erosion. These cover crops also reduce need for fumigation and support beneficial insects for pest management; they help conserve water and soil, creating the basis for sustained production and fine quality wines.
  
• We encourage the proliferation of natural predators to control vine pests and rodents.
  
• We reduce insect pests, powdery mildew and bunch rot through leaf removal and canopy management. Character and balance in the grapes are enhanced by improved sunlight and air penetration.
  
• We crop thin and remove shoots to naturally control vigor and limit yield per vine, increasing flavors and aromas.