Winemakers, including Whitehall Lane Winery, adopt sheep and cover crops for sustainable vineyard management.
Winemakers are adopting sustainability practices, such as using sheep to manage vineyards. Whitehall Lane Winery in California's Napa Valley plans to use sheep to chew away weeds and fertilize its eight vineyards, while also planting 100 acres of Oakville bluegrass as a cover crop to combat erosion. This shift towards regenerative farming aims to restore soil health and biodiversity in response to changing consumer values.
May 12, 2024
3 Articles