Sustainable Farming

In 2014, Sonoma County’s Winegrowers made a bold commitment – to become the most sustainable winegrowing region in the world. Bennett Valley became one of the first appellations to be enrolled 100% sustainable. Today, we can proudly say that 99% of the vineyard acreage in Sonoma County has been certified sustainable by a third-party program.

The Sonoma County Sustainability Program helps to preserve agriculture and multi-generational family farms. Sonoma County is largely comprised of family farmers who produce some of the world’s best grapes and wine and have done so for generations. More than 85% of Sonoma County’s vineyards are family owned and operated and it is estimated that 80% of the county’s vineyards are less than 100 acres and 40% are less than 20 acres.

Read more about Sonoma County Winegrower’s commitment to Sustainability.