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WHAT IS SIP CERTIFIED?

Sustainability In Practice (SIP) Certified ® is a sustainable certification
program for winegrowers and winemakers.

SIP Certified brands use third-party verified sustainable practices so you can
feel confident your wine protects the people and the planet.



 


THE 3 P'S OF SUSTAINABILITY

Certification addresses the 3 P’s of Sustainability – People, Planet, Prosperity
– ensuring that both natural and human resources are protected.
 


PEOPLE

Community involvement, charitable donations, employee development and safety
programs, continuing education, and much more are addressed in the program's
Standards.
 


PLANET

Alternative energy, recycling, habitat conservation plans, Integrated Pest
Management (IPM), cover crops, organic soil additions, and responsible
irrigation management practices all help to combat climate change and protect
the environment.
 


PROSPERITY

You can't have a sustainable business if you can't sustain the business. That's
why SIP Certified members must have annual/multi-year budgets, sales and
marketing plans, and maintain legible inventory and production records.
 



“It’s important to me to be a conscientious member of our community. The SIP
Certified program is a comprehensive process that demonstrates our dedication to
people, our land, and our vines."
 


- Melani Harding, Owner and Winemaker, Bon Niche Cellars
San Miguel, CA

 


MEMBERS UPHOLD THE 7 VALUES

 1. Social Responsibility - Competitive wages, medical insurance, training, and
    education.
 2. Water Management - Reduced/recycled water in the vineyards and winery.
 3. Safe Pest Management - Introduce beneficial insects, attract raptors, and
    plant enriching cover crops to keep vineyards healthy.
 4. Energy Efficiency - Alternative fuels and energy sources like solar and
    wind; minimal tractor usage; enhanced insulation in the winery.
 5. Habitat - Create wildlife corridors and preserve open space.
 6. Business - Ethical practices; treat employees and community with care and
    respect.
 7. Always Evolving - Evolve as new science, technology, and research becomes
    available.





 


PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE WINEGROWING SINCE 2008

SIP Certified evolved from the award-winning self-assessment (Positive Points
System) developed by Vineyard Team which helped growers evaluate their
sustainable practices on every level, from habitat to water, soil to human
resources.

After four years of intensive review by viticulture experts and experienced
growers, SIP Certified launched its pilot program in 2008 with 3,700 acres of
vines between Monterey and Santa Barbara counties.

Today, over 43,000 vineyard acres in California, Oregon, and Michigan, six
wineries, and more than 63 million bottles of wine have been SIP Certified.

Consumers around the world can now find a wide array of sustainably produced
wines to fit their needs, budgets, and stylistic preferences.





 


AWARDS

SIP Certified is proud to stand with other environmental leaders working to
preserve our natural and human resources.



 * 2021 John Muir Conservation Award
 * 2020 Carl F. Hertz Distinguished Service in Agriculture Award (Kris Beal)
 * 2020 Wine Business Monthly Wine Industry Leader (Kris Beal)
 * 2020 Wine's Most Inspiring People (Beth Vukmanic)
 * 2019 Green Personality of the Year (Kris Beal)
 * 2017 Green Initiative of the Year Commendation
 * 2017 Environmental Leader Project Awards
 * 2016 Association of Environmental Professionals Certificate of Achievement
 * 2015 Department of Pesticide Regulation Integrated Pest Management Innovator
   Award
 * 2015 International Green Industry Hall of Fame
 * 2015 John Muir Association Non-Profit Conservation Award




KARL WITTSTROM

Ancient Peaks Winery


COWBOYS MAKE BETTER WINES

Karl Wittstrom – that’s him on horseback ‑ was born into a ranching family in
the Paso Robles region of California. These days he’s co-owner and operations
manager at Margarita Vineyard and Ancient Peaks Winery...

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JIM STOLLBERG

Maverick Farming Company


A TALE OF TWO SEASONS

Jim Stollberg finds himself standing in fields quite often. Between managing a
few thousand acres of vineyards around the Central Coast and coaching his twin
sons’ baseball teams through the years, Jim finds balance in the changing of his
seasons.

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THE LATEST FROM SIP


RECENT NEWS

Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
November 5, 2024

Since 2014, the California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
has provided recognition to California vineyards and wineries who are leaders in
implementing the three Es of sustainability (environment, economic and social
equity) while inspiring others in the industry; highlighting the benefits of
participating in a sustainability program.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Taste Sustainable Wines! ReSIProcal February 2025
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025

As SIP Certified wine club member, you receive two (2) complimentary tastings at
any participating tasting room this February!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chapter 14 Webinar Recording
October 31, 2024

Chapter 14 is where the practice of “measure to manage” is applied to two of the
most important inputs to the vineyard system: water and nitrogen.

But you may find that you have questions when you go to complete this chapter.

In this webinar, Paul Crout, Pest Control Advisor and Certified Crop Advisor,
walks us through how to use the Water & Nitrogen Use workbook and addresses
common pitfalls to help you successfully complete Chapter 14.

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