In the article, we were acknowledged for our grapes that produce "a certain richness, with refined tannins and outstanding color in the glass." The physical site was also noted as a special place to visit.
To read the full article, click here: Spring 2021 Issue of Sip Magazine! Extracts from the article below:
]]>In the first segment, Kristin interviews Marissa Dineen, Owner, about the history of our vineyard and winery. In the second segment, David Rodriguez, Winemaker & Viticulturalist, discusses our ethos of "making wine in the vineyard".
Here are some photos from the filming:
Marissa Dineen is interviewed by Kristin Walls of KAPP KVEW outside of the Dineen Vineyards tasting room on a stunning spring day
David Rodriguez, being briefed for his interview in the winery.]]>
Sustainability has long been infused into the Dineen Vineyards culture and business practices. Sustainable winegrowing means farming that is environmentally and socially responsible, while remaining economically viable. For us, being sustainable isn’t about checking the boxes, it’s a practice of intention and commitment to constant improvement.
At Dineen Vineyards, sustainability is a team effort and everyone’s ideas have made a difference helping us to be more and more green. We take this approach because we take the long view - to preserve this land for our business for future generations of our family, and to ensure that the families of our employees are nurtured through their generations. It is the right thing to do.
Here are just some of the things we do to benefit our land, our neighbors, and the planet:
Dineen Vineyards is among the first in the state of Washington to have our Estate Vineyards certified under the rigorous standards of Lodi Rules and now the newly established Sustainable WA program. These certifications signify a third-party audited commitment to rigorous, scientifically sound sustainable winegrowing covering over 100 sustainable practices. See photos below for some practical examples.
Dineen Vineyards is permitted to label our wines as Certified Green under the Lodi Rules starting with the 2020 vintage and Sustainable under the Washington program from 2022 onwards. A wine must contain 85% Lodi Rules certified grapes to bear the Lodi Rules Seal and 70% certified grapes under the Washington Program. As an estate winery, we are 100% certified. Shop our Certified Sustainable Wines HERE. |
For more information on the certification standards, please visit:
These owl boxes house owl families; they can hunt >1200 rodents annually | Wacky wind machines scare away birds during harvest |
We encourage birds of prey, such as eagles, hawks and kestrals, to create habitats. They keep rodents and birds in check |
Beneficial insects hunt insects that can vector disease; pictured here a lacewing larvae attacking a mealy bug which spreads grape leaf roll virus |
We use drones to drop beneficial insects over our vines. | Our skilled crew is the heart and soul of our operation - we make it a great place to work! Happy crews, happy & healthy vines! |
We use water probes to ensure just the right amount of water gets to the vines; preserving this precious resource | Cover crops between the rows prevent soil erosion, keep insects on the ground & away from the fruit as well as serving as compost when we mow & mulch |
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