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For far longer than "sustainability" has been the buzz, most of the wineries we represent have been farming for future generations. There are different approaches to "sustainable" so we highlight the key practices at each winery. For more detailed information on the various programs and certifications, please go to the specific page.

In the words of the winery

You ask about organic or biodynamic farming. We unfortunately can't claim to be completely chemical free but we are moving in that direction. We do comply with IPW -- integrated production of wine  -- and receive a certificate annually -- for accountability to the regulations. This means that we monitor the vineyards very carefully and only use chemicals if we really need to and we adhere to very strict regulations of no chemicals for a very specific period before harvest. We are also members of the Groenlandberg Conservancy which falls within the Kogelberg Biosphere and are members of the world's first Biodiversity Wine Route.

Philip confirmed that we only use round-up on weeds, on a need to spray basis rather than a scheduled program. With our certified organic lavender fields, we try to keep the vineyards as organic as possible. The surrounding farms, however, are not organic and thus we do not have the barrier required to obtain certification.