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June 4, 2026

Inspections are due in just over 5 weeks!

If you haven't already, please take a moment to ensure your blocks and acres (vineyards) and/or gallons (wineries) are up to date.

These details appear on your certification letter and are used to calculate your invoice total.

Click here to learn how to make changes.


Meet Dolly.

The new SIP Certified sticker features Dolly, a real Babydoll sheep from member Melanie Harding at Bon Niche Cellars.

Babydoll sheep help naturally manage vineyard vegetation and weeds — proving sustainability can be pretty adorable.

New SIP Certified materials are already making their way into tasting rooms.

Get all of your collateral here.

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Certification Next Steps

Update Your Acres & Gallons

Have you updated your Blocks & Acres (vineyards) and Gallons (wineries) for 2026?

These details:

  • Appear on your Certification Letter
  • Are used to calculate your invoice

Learn how in 3 minutes.

Check Your Chapters for Completion

Please ensure all questions are answered prior to your inspection.


Mark Your Calendar

Jul 15 | Inspections are Due

All inspections and inspector corrections should be complete by July 15.

Please note, applicants are subject to late fees ($250–$500) for late reports.

Aug | Eligibility & Invoicing

In August, the Certification Advisory Committee (CAC) meets to review inspection reports and determine applicant eligibility.

Your notice of eligibility and your invoice will arrive via email from sip-app-no-reply@sipcertified.org by mid-August.

Update your Contacts to ensure these go to the right people.

Learn how in 2 minutes.


Keep Learning

JUN 10 | TAILGATE: TECHNOLOGY FIELD DAY
SOLEDAD | 9 AM–12 PM

JUN 26 | TAILGATE: MANAGING PIERCE'S DISEASE
LOMPOC | 9 AM–11 AM

310: CAN YOUR VINEYARD SOIL HOLD ENOUGH WATER WITHOUT IRRIGATION?
MIGUEL GARCIA, NAPA RCD


What's Up at Vineyard Team?

Update Your Member Listing

A Complete List of SIP Certified Members

The Find Members tool includes a complete listing of SIP Certified members so buyers, trade partners, and consumers can easily see which vineyards, wineries, and wine brands are certified.

It's an important way we demonstrate transparency and highlight the businesses committed to sustainable practices.

Click here to learn how to update your listing.

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