Les Collines Vineyard with snow capped Blue Mountains in background, Walla Walla, Washington
Golden vines at Figgins Family Estate Vineyard, Walla Walla, Washington
Rainbow over golden vineyards, Red Mountain AVA, central, Washington
Are you curious why 95% of New Zealand’s wineries are certified sustainable? We asked a selection of sustainable, organic and biodynamic winegrowers to share their personal inspirations. This short video is the beginning of our work creating a documentary film about the impact of sustainable practices in the world’s best winemaking regions.
Stay tuned for additional stories and photos from those interviewed. Here’s a few of my favorite quotes that we didn’t have space for in the shorter teaser video.
James Milton spreading biodynamic preparation 501 on vines, Gisborne, New Zealand
“It’s about intuition, imagination, and inspiration…” – James Milton
Groundcover between vines still vibrant with flowers in the fall, Ata Rangi, New Zealand
“Sustainability to me means approaching everything on a long term basis, looking into the future… the agriculture side, the winemaking side, the family side, the economic side” – Clive Patton, Ata Rangi
Clive Paton, founder, Ata Rangi, Martinborough, New Zealand
The bush block is very important, I know this because I can be overseas, in some of my favorite cities, and every day I’m thinking about the bush block, how many days will it be before I’m able to get back to the bush block, to be able to look after my trees and connect with the land……I need to be back in my own space looking after the things that might take 200 years to grow, … just to have this place that grounds you, keeps me sane. – Clive Patton, Ata Rangi