We farm using sustainable vineyard practices.
We are located in the El Pomar area, east of Templeton. Our vineyard is at 1,100
ft. elevation, with cool nightly breezes from the Templeton gap. Four acres of our
ten acre property is planted in head-trained zinfandel. The remainder of the
property is native oak woodland and a seasonal creek.
Zinfandel (Primitivo clone 3) on 420A rootstock was our choice, based on the soil,
climate, and our love of zinfandel wine. The vines are 5 ft apart, with 9 ft rows.
We have trained the vines into tall, multi-layered heads for good sun exposure
and to make pruning, training, and harvesting easier on our backs.
Our vineyard is now SIP
(Sustainability in Practice) Certified!
ft. elevation, with cool nightly breezes from the Templeton gap. Four acres of our
ten acre property is planted in head-trained zinfandel. The remainder of the
property is native oak woodland and a seasonal creek.
Zinfandel (Primitivo clone 3) on 420A rootstock was our choice, based on the soil,
climate, and our love of zinfandel wine. The vines are 5 ft apart, with 9 ft rows.
We have trained the vines into tall, multi-layered heads for good sun exposure
and to make pruning, training, and harvesting easier on our backs.
Our vineyard is now SIP
(Sustainability in Practice) Certified!
Our Vineyard Practices
Irrigation
Pest Management
Biodiversity
Erosion control
Soil fertility
Use the least toxic
(softest) chemicals, and
only when necessary.
(softest) chemicals, and
only when necessary.
Encourage native and
beneficial species to thrive
on the property. Provide
wildlife corridors and a
source of water.
beneficial species to thrive
on the property. Provide
wildlife corridors and a
source of water.
Reduce runoff and
conserve water onsite.
conserve water onsite.
Return nutrients to the
soil by use of cover crops.
Using science to
calculate nutrient budget.
soil by use of cover crops.
Using science to
calculate nutrient budget.
Water based on plant's
needs using science.
Using soil moisture
probes and plant
moisture stress
instruments.
needs using science.
Using soil moisture
probes and plant
moisture stress
instruments.
Lessen Impact
LUFT Vineyard
LUFT Vineyard
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