Category: <span>Program Announcements</span>
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...]
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...]
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...]
Seeking Pilot Wineries for SIP Certified
After four years of development with a variety of stakeholders, we’re pleased to announce the pilot of the SIP Certified Sustainable Winery program. We are looking for companies throughout California interested in participating in the formal pilot this year. The pilot is limited to 12 participants and we look forward to setting the gold standard for sustainable wine production with SIP Certified Wineries in 2015. Interested in being a pilot winery? Please contact Beth Vukmanic Lopez at Beth@vineyardteam.org or at 805.466.2288. We’re kicking off the launch with a self-assessment workshop to provide winery representatives the... [Read more...]
30% Off Wine Fees
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day! SIP is offering 30% off all Wine Certification fees for applications received between April 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. Share your sustainability with your customers by adding the SIP seal to your wine bottle. Download the application package to get started and contact Beth Vukmanic Lopez at beth@vineyardteam.org | 805.466.2288 with questions. [Read more...]
Training on SIP & Wine Certification
Learn More about SIP & Sustainability We are available to talk about SIP Certification and sustainability. Being familiar with the talking points of SIP and how to best communicate sustainable farming efforts with customers is great for a winery staff and sales team. Thirty minute trainings are complimentary to certified participants. Please contact Beth Vukmanic Lopez at 805.466.2288 or beth@vineyardteam.org to schedule. SIP Certify Your Wines Share your sustainability by adding the SIP logo to your wine label. Being able to use the logo on the bottle is a distinguishing feature of SIP Certification, and is an easy... [Read more...]