Elite Traveler: These Wineries Around the World are Rethinking Sustainability
In a global survey of environmental leadership, Elite Traveler (syndicated via MSN) identified seven winemakers taking a "more considered approach" to their land. We were honored to be featured alongside iconic estates like Spottswoode and Familia Torres, with the article highlighting our specific ecosystem-based approach to vineyard management.
At eco-friendly Tablas Creek winery, in California’s Paso Robles region, owls zap vine-root-eating gophers, chickens gobble up destructive insects, and black-faced sheep chow down on the weeds between rows of vines, pausing from time to time to fertilize the soil.
Beyond our animal inhabitants, the article explores the deeper "pillars" of our farming philosophy. It notes that while we have been certified organic and biodynamic for decades, our transition to Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) status in 2020 marked a commitment to carbon sequestration, animal welfare, and social fairness. By involving the farming crew in decision-making and prioritizing soil health, the piece notes that Tablas Creek "paved the way for more wineries to join the application process."