In addition, we are committed to sustainable agriculture and minimal off-farm consumption. Advancements in viticultural technology go hand-in-hand with respectfully managing our space on this planet. Our ultimate goal is to turn our vineyards over to the third generation in better condition than when we purchased them. To do this, there are a number of strategies we employ. Growing cover crops like clover and bell beans rebuilds depleted soil by releasing bound nutrients in the soil, which minimizes the need to import fertilizer. Cover crops also reduce erosion because they work as bank stabilizers and attract beneficial insects that help balance the insect population.

In the end, we are constantly pushing for techniques that will benefit the quality of wine at Dry Creek Vineyard and the quality of our lives and those of future generations. Whether it’s Regulated Deficit Irrigation (RDI) to conserve water or raptor perches in the vineyard, our goals are always the same: make better wine and create a better place to live and work.