Cliff Lede Vineyards’ philosophy is built upon a commitment to enhancing and protecting the valuable land and water with which we grow our wine grapes and enriching the quality of life for our team. In 2015, our winery and vineyards were awarded with a Napa Green certification which focuses on farming and production methods that meet and exceed more than twenty local, state, and federal “best practices.” Cliff Lede wines are an exuberant expression of our Napa Valley vineyards and reflect the natural harmony and balance we encourage through the practices below.
NAPA GREEN CERTIFIED LAND & WINERY
COMPOST and ORGANIC FERTILIZER for natural and sustained vineyard nutrition
RECYCLING of winery process water for irrigation and landscaping
COVER CROPPING for erosion control and soil fertility
CONVERSION TO NO TILLAGE between vine rows to minimize erosion
MECHANICAL WEED CONTROL reduces or eliminates the use of herbicide
NATURAL HABITAT for wildlife on over 50 acres of unplanted land
NATIVE PLANT INSECTARIES attract beneficial insects to assist in pest management
WEATHER STATION allows for more efficient irrigation and disease prevention based on risk
DEFICIT IRRIGATION minimizes water use and produces small concentrated grapes
SOLAR PANELS provide natural energy and reduce our energy use by over 90%
VINEYARD WORKERS are employed full-time, year round and receive benefits
CAVE network stores wine in barrel with minimal energy for cooling
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT by
Creating habitat for and releasing beneficial insects
Using canopy management practices to reduce disease pressure
Applying organic products for disease control
Assessing risk and monitoring the vineyard before applying pest control measures