FARMING
Before David Hill fruit is made into the premium wine that you pour in your glass, it is grown in our vineyard.
The vines on our estate need nutrient rich soil with living microbes to foster both soil and vine health.
The vines on our estate need nutrient rich soil with living microbes to foster both soil and vine health.
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Vineyard management greatly effects the essence of our wines, so over the last 10 years we have transitioned from conventional to organic farming. To ensure the health of our land, in 2019 we became LIVE certified (Low Input Viticulture & Enology). This guarantees that our farming practices actively promote biodiversity / soil health, and reduces chemical input in and around the vineyard. LIVE also certifies that we are Salmon Safe, which means we take active measures to protect our watershed from harmful chemical exposure and also erosion.
In farming, we don't just prevent the use of inorganic products, we also seek to positively influence our vineyard. On any given day you may observe community events that advocate for better soil microbiology such as bio-char workshops. You may even hear honey bees in the garden, venturing from our apiary. Honeybee hives promote The Willamette Valley pollinator highway, which helps contribute to a buzzing ecosystem... The honey they provide is a sweet perk too.
In farming, we don't just prevent the use of inorganic products, we also seek to positively influence our vineyard. On any given day you may observe community events that advocate for better soil microbiology such as bio-char workshops. You may even hear honey bees in the garden, venturing from our apiary. Honeybee hives promote The Willamette Valley pollinator highway, which helps contribute to a buzzing ecosystem... The honey they provide is a sweet perk too.
COMMUNITY
Over the last decade, David Hill has sought to improve business and farming practices for the benefit of both the land around us and our community. Becoming a certified B Corporation helped us to evolve into a more conscious brand that positively impacts both our staff and the community that supports us. B Corporations are part of the larger movement towards environmental sustainability. By giving back to our community, staff, and environment, we join the innumerable B Corps who pledge to use business as a force for good.
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NATURAL WINEMAKING
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