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Vineyards & Sustainability
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Recent News:
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Clos LaChance Winery Receives California Sustainable Winegrowing Certification from California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. Click here for press release.
2009 Production Updates
Click here to view video blogs from the 2009 Harvest.
2008 Production Updates
Click here to view video blogs from the 2008 Harvest.
About the Estate Vineyard
The 150-acre Clos LaChance Estate Vineyard in San Martin was planted in 1999-2000. Nearly 20 varietals were planted, along with 60 separate clones—providing Winemaker Stephen Tebb with a spice-rack of blending wines. Hot sunny days throughout the growing season, coupled with cool ocean breezes in the evenings, allow for increased grape hang-time, and the further development of flavors and complexities. Computerized vineyard maintenance and data recording systems (weather stations, leaf and soil sensors, automated irrigation and fertigation) were also installed onsite, ensuring the highest quality fruit possible.
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Clos LaChance and Vineyard Sustainability
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Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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Being a good steward of land and resources is a key practice in Clos LaChance’s farming and winemaking methods. Owner’s Bill and Brenda Murphy strive to maintain a beautiful and healthy environment for themselves, employees, neighbors of the winery, and visitors. As a family-owned and operated business, the Murphy’s are especially vested in the sustainability of the winery and vineyard, with the hopes of creating a legacy for their children and grandchildren.
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Sustainability is an ever-evolving practice. A member of the Central Coast Vineyard Team, Clos LaChance has also actively participated in the Wine Institute Sustainability Self-Assessment Program, identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement. The winery is proud of current achievements to create an environmentally, economically and socially sound business, and will continue working towards more sustainable practices in the future.
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Click here to read more about Clos LaChance Vineyard Sustainability and
- Natural Biological Control
- Building Healthy Soils
- Recycling Natural Resources
- Enhancing Surrounding Wildlife Habitat
- Education and Community Outreach
- Building for the Future
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Organic and Sustainable Farming
Sustainable, by definition, is more encompassing and “bigger picture” than Organic. It focuses on the impact of the entire business operation, environmentally, economically and socially. In many instances, sustainable farming goes above and beyond organic regulations, focusing on the long-term environmental impact rather than a specific set of farming practices for a particular product.
The three indicators of Sustainable Agriculture are:
- Environmentally Sound
- Economically Feasible
- Socially Equitable
Click here to read the full document.
Publications
Informational Documents
Coming Soon:
- Vineyard Map
- Sustainability Documents
- And More
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