SIP™ Vineyard Certification ProgramThe Sustainability in Practice (SIP)™ VineyardCertification Program provides a comprehensive and verifiable method to authenticate a vineyard’s attention to integrated farming practices—a commitment to environmental stewardship, equitable treatment of employees, and economic viability. Developed by the Central Coast Vineyard Team—a non-profit dedicated to sustainable winegrowing since 1994—this program represents one natural outgrowth of the group’s pioneering work. CERTIFICATION In order to qualify for vineyard certification, growers must farm in a way that protects both natural and human resources. This is accomplished by achieving and documenting the forty requirements followed by an on-site audit from an independent inspector. COMPREHENSIVE STANDARDS After four years of development, the standards and requirements for SIP Certification were independently peer reviewed by environmental, regulatory, and academic representatives. They address several interrelated elements of the farming system. VALUES & TRUST At Hahn Estates, we recognize that the care in which the fruit is grown represents one layer of a quality product. We demonstrate our dedication by adhering to sustainable farming practices every day and by investing in the SIP certification. |
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Hahn Practices SustainabilityThe Hahn Vineyards achieved this Certification through its dedication and farming practices in the following areas:BIODIVERSITY In addition to cover crops and vines, Hahn encourages biodiversity by allowing a multitude of flora and fauna to thrive in the vineyards, providing wildlife habitat and encouraging residency. VINEYARD MANAGEMENT Hahn Vineyards is continually improving farming practices to make them more environmentally sound, socially just and economically viable. SOIL CONSERVATION At Hahn, we improve the soil by natural methods such as cover crops, including legumes which mulches into the soil and helps improve nitrogen. PEST MANAGEMENT Hahn promotes a wide range of natural pest controls including beneficial insects such as beetles, lady bugs and lace wings. WATER QUALITY & WATER & ENERGY CONSERVATION Hahn uses VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) pumps which control water and energy usage and uses UV light treatment to give pure clean water to the winery and vineyards. ORGANIC APPROVED & REDUCED-RISK SYNTHETIC PESTICIDES Hahn uses Stylet oil instead of sulfur when possible which controls mildew and suppresses mites. SOCIAL EQUITY Hahn considers quality of life issues for farm workers and neighbors in the community. The core group of farm workers at Hahn is provided with full benefits, and the winery stays involved with the farm-growing community. CONTINUING EDUCATION Hahn Vineyards is continually monitoring the latest in sustainable farming practices and making improvements to the vineyard program to meet those standards. FRUIT QUALITY Fruit quality is of the utmost importance to us, and that is reflected in the quality of our wine. ECONOMIC VIABILITY Hahn has been in business growing grapes and producing wine since 1980 and has expanded over the years to own over 1,000 acres in Monterey County. |
