NYWGF Announces New York Sustainable Winegrowing Certification

Jul 12, 2023 | News & Noteworthy, Vineyard

We are excited to share that our vineyards at both our Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard sites, and Standing Stone Site have been received the New York Sustainable Winegrowing Certification. To learn more about the certification process as well as the list of vineyards, see here.

From the New York Wine & Grape Foundation:

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is proud to announce the certification of the first set of vineyards from the New York Sustainable Winegrowing program, marking a significant milestone in promoting environmental, social, and economic sustainability in the New York wine industry. This voluntary third-party certification program recognizes vineyards that adhere to the highest standards of sustainability, ensuring the long-term health and vitality of New York’s vineyards.

The New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program provides a clear pathway for vineyards to achieve certification by implementing regionally defined sustainability standards. These standards are compiled in the annually reviewed VineBalance workbook, which encompasses 144 action items addressing various aspects of sustainability, including input reduction, soil health, water protection, resources and waste, energy conservation, ecosystem health, climate resiliency, continuous improvement, and social equity.”

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