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Edit Certified Blocks and Acres in the Database
1. Login to the database. 2. Click Properties. 3. Click the name of the Property you want to edit. 4. Click Blocks and Acres. To make changes, under the Block column, click the blue pencil and text field you want to edit, update the information, and click the Submit. To delete, click the trash can icon to delete a line. To add new blocks, enter a new block by clicking +New Block, entering information into blank fields and click Submit. [Read more...]
Review Vineyard Inspector Comments and Update Documentation
View the SIP Certification Vineyard Database User Guide for Screen Shots. Once your inspector has reviewed your online documentation you can review the inspector’s comments and make changes to your documentation as needed. 1. Login to the database. 2. Click Certifications. 3. Under Certifications in Progress, click the name of the Vineyard you want to document the Standards for. 4. Look for the chapter(s) with an exclamation point symbol (!) to the right. These have questions requiring additional documentation. Click the chapter you want to review. The Auditor column shows inspector verified questions and points... [Read more...]
How to Document Vineyard Standards in the Database
View the SIP Certification Vineyard Database User Guide for Screen Shots. Documentation should reflect practices from December 1, 2015 up until the June 1/July 15, 2016 inspection unless otherwise specified in the question. 1. Login to the database. 2. Click Certifications. 3. Under Certifications in Progress, click the name of the Vineyard you want to document the Standards for. This screen shows the points achieved by each Vineyard based on Standards completion. Name = The Vineyard: click to document the Standards Appl. = Application & History: view certification progress # Req’s = Requirements: vineyard must... [Read more...]
Find Vineyard Inspection Type
View the SIP Certification Vineyard Database User Guide for Screen Shots. Find your vineyard inspection type by: 1. Login to the database. 2. Click Certifications 3. Under Certifications in Progress, below Appl. click the icon 4. Under Audit, Audit Type see your inspection type: Full – new applicant (8 – 12 hour inspection) = complete documentation and onsite inspection Full – renewal applicant (5 – 6 hour inspection) = complete documentation and onsite inspection Documentation (1 – 3 hour inspection) = renewal documentation offsite inspection (database Standards marked D) Doc + Onsite (2 – 4... [Read more...]
#iSpySIP
Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certification authenticates that winegrapes are grown with care for the people and the planet. This third-party verified certification ensures that vineyards are addressing sustainable practices from habitat conservation to water quality, energy efficiency to air quality, business stability to taking care of their workers. You can find the SIP seal on dozens of brands internationally and trust that you are buying a product that has been gowns for the greater good. We want to know when you see the SIP seal! Simply use #iSpySIP to get the word out about the wines... [Read more...]
Vineyard Inspections June 1 Through July 14
Schedule SIP Vineyard inspections between June 1 and July 14. Call or email your inspector in May to select a date (Inspector contact information is available online) 1. Login to the database 2. Click Certifications 3. Under Certifications in Progress, below Appl. click the icon (to the right of to your vineyard name) 4. Under Audit, Audit Scheduled, select the agreed upon inspection date 5. Under Audit, Auditor, select the Inspector name from dropdown 6. Click Save 7. Your inspector can now see your Standards documentation [Read more...]
Schedule Vineyard Inspection Between June 1 & July 15
Schedule Inspection Vineyard inspections for 2015 SIP Certification are right around the corner. Schedule an inspection between June 1 and July 15, 2015 with an accredited inspector. Documentation should be present at the time of inspection and reflect practices from December 1, 2014 through June/July 2015 (unless otherwise noted). Check Blocks, Varieties & Acres Certified blocks, varieties, and acres can change so please check your 2015 listing to make sure all the information is correct. Login to the database Click Vineyards Click your vineyard name Click Blocks and Acres Review 2015 entries - for instructions... [Read more...]
Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery Inducted into Green Hall of Fame
It is a proud moment to see a winery that we have worked with for a decades inducted into the International Green Hall of Fame. Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery owner, Dana Merrill, has been a long time proponent of sustainable vineyard farming. In fact, Dana is a founding member of the Vineyard Team (the nonprofit that developed SIP), has had a certified vineyard since the program piloted in 2008, plus dozens of SIP Certified Pomar Junction wines. A much deserved congratulations to Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery for and unyielding dedication to take care... [Read more...]
Food & Beverage World’s Wines for Earth Month
Earth Day may have passed for 2015 but you can support sustainability every day by looking for the SIP seal at your local store. SIP Certified sustainable vineyards and wines are made with care for the people and the planet. When you buy a SIP Certified wine you can trust that the grapes were grown for the greater good to protect our community, our workers, and our environment. Below are some fantastic reviews from Food & Beverage World to help you pick the perfect SIP. Wines of the Week: SIP Certified Pinot Noir Wines of... [Read more...]
Preparing for Summer SIP Vineyard Inspections
Cheers to all of the hard work that goes into achieving SIP Certification. Being SIP Certified shows the farmers' commitment to protecting the environment and their workers. Inspections are right around the corner. Certified Vineyards should review the instructions below and call or email any time with questions. Schedule a Vineyard Inspector in May Call or email your inspector to select a date (Inspector contact information is available online) Login to the database Click Certifications Under Certifications in Progress, below Appl. click the icon Under Audit, Audit Scheduled, select the agreed upon inspection date Under... [Read more...]