Winter Sustainability Checklist

posted: December 9, 2024

 

In the Vineyard
Plant cover crops to prevent erosion, help water penetrate, provide natural fertilizer, and house beneficial insects Spread compost to fertilize the soil and inoculate it with beneficial insects Use straw or hay bales to prevent erosion Flush irrigation lines and replace emitters

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In the Winery
Taste and top tanks and barrels Update post-fermentation analysis Regularly monitor free SO2 and Volatile Acidity levels Schedule bottling and begin blending trials

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For Vineyards & Wineries
Compare water bills to look for increases and anomalies Conduct grower and winery staff tastings, recap harvest, and discuss new plans

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