Category: <span>Program Announcements</span>
Doc./ Doc.+Onsite Inspection: Chapter 8
This is for SIP Certified vineyard applicants with a documentation or documentation and onsite inspection. Login to the database at https://app.sipcertified.org to read each specific Standard as you implement and document them. Unless noted otherwise in the Standards, documentation should reflect practices from Dec. 1, 2016 to June/July 2017. What to Document? Documentation - Complete Standards marked “D” in the database. Also review D+O Standards. These will be reviewed if you nave the Impromptu inspection (48 hours notice of an onsite inspection). Doc+Onsite - Complete Standards marked “D” and “D+O” in the database. What to... [Read more...]
Full Inspection: Chapter 8
This is for SIP Certified vineyard applicants with a Full inspection. Login to the database at https://app.sipcertified.org to read each specific Standard as you implement and document them. Unless noted otherwise in the Standards, documentation should reflect practices from Dec. 1, 2016 to June/July 2017. Take this month to complete Chapter 8. 8.1.1 Another reminder to make sure that you share the Prohibited Materials List with anyone making spray decisions. This Standard requires that you do not use any of the materials on the list. 8.1.2 Set up your pest monitoring schedule to make sure... [Read more...]
Doc./Doc.+Onsite Inspection: Chapters 3 and 10
This is for SIP Certified vineyard applicants with a documentation or documentation and onsite inspection. Login to the database at https://app.sipcertified.org to read each specific Standard as you implement and document them. Unless noted otherwise in the Standards, documentation should reflect practices from Dec. 1, 2016 to June/July 2017. What to Document? Documentation - Complete Standards marked “D” in the database. Also review D+O Standards. These will be reviewed if you nave the Impromptu inspection (48 hours notice of an onsite inspection) Doc+Onsite - Complete Standards marked “D” and “D+O” in the database. What to... [Read more...]
Full Inspection: Chapters 3 & 10
This is for SIP Certified vineyard applicants with a Full inspection. Login to the database at https://app.sipcertified.org to read each specific Standard as you implement and document them. Unless noted otherwise in the Standards, documentation should reflect practices from Dec. 1, 2016 to June/July 2017. Take this month to complete Chapters 3 and 10. Vineyards that have previously been certified will also find a few new questions in the database. Complete any Standards with a “!” NEW Vineyards - Use the Vineyard Photo List to get all the photos that you need at once. Use... [Read more...]
SIP Certified Vineyard How To Webinar
Join the 30 minute webinar trainings that will give advice on how to best achieve vineyard certification, review program rules, and provide guidance on how to use the online database. Whether you are a new applicant, rolling over an application from last year, or a renewing applicant, these webinars provide a great opportunity to refresh your knowledge of the program and ask questions. Live webinar trainings are available: December 13, 2016 | 9:00 am | Join the Meeting NEW DATE: January 17, 2017 | 9:00 am | Click the Day of to Join the Meeting [Read more...]
Deadlines for Certified Vineyards
Dec. 1 – Renew SIP Certified Vineyards for 2017 Please renew your certification by December 1, 2016. The renewal application will take less than 5 minutes. Please note that renewal documentation for the inspection is not due until summer 2017. See the Database User Guide for screen shots Login at https://app.sipcertified.org/ Click Certifications Click Renew (to the right of the vineyard(s) name) Read the instructions Check all boxes, initial and click “Renew My Certification Now” Review your Blocks & Acres and Contact information You are DONE! Dec. 15 – Year End Submissions Note this is... [Read more...]
Getting Started – Steps to Get SIP Certified
Thank you for your dedication to sustainability. Where to Get Information: We typically send out emails once or twice a month and more frequently when a deadline is approaching. You can find the most recent updates by going to sipcertified.org and clicking the Certification Announcements box on the lower right. Your whole team can get tips and tricks on how to share your commitment to sustainability by subscribing to the monthly SIP Certified e-newsletter. Additionally, look for biweekly Vineyard Team e-newsletter for program updates, technical articles, and educational tailgate meetings. The Standards (sustainable winegorwingrules) are... [Read more...]
Niner Wine Estates Takes Sustainability to the Next Level
SIP Certified Sustainability Seal of Approval Now Available for Wineries Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles, California, has become the first winery to achieve Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified. The program has certified vineyards since 2008, and expanded its independent, third-party verification scope to include wineries in 2015. The winery certification process rigorously reviews a number of factors, including energy efficiency, water use, glass and paper recycling, and even materials used in packaging and collateral marketing materials. As with the vineyard certification, the elements of social equity and financial sustainability are also taken into account.... [Read more...]
7 Properties Featured in The SOMM Journal
Sustainability is a Core Value for Vineyards The SOMM Journal's broad coverage includes artisan spirits, coffee, tea, food trends, and, of course, wine. The editorial board is comprised of internationally-renowned wine writers, sommeliers and authorities, including Anthony Dias Blue as Editor-in-Chief, David Gadd as Executive Editor and a team of top wine and hospitality industry writers. The publication aligns with top wine associations, institutions, and educators throughout the U.S. and abroad to bring the hospitality industry the best information. The August/September 2016 issue features seven sustainably farmed properties in the article titled SIP Certified -... [Read more...]
SIP Certified for Your Wines
The SIP Certified seal can be used on the label for wines (both estate and purchased fruit) made with at least 85% certified fruit. Using the SIP Certified logo is an easy way for your customers to know that they are buying sustainable wines that give back to the land and community. To get certified wines, wineries complete a short chain of custody inspection. The inspector will randomly select 20% of the applied for wines and contact the applicant for documentation. Wineries should schedule and complete inspections after final blend or bottling (for previously certified... [Read more...]