We started farming our land for the first 3 years in a strictly organic manner. Although we intend to stay organic in most all of our practices, we are moving our operation to be a more sustainably farmed vineyard. The strictly organic approach tends to restrict one into using processes that are organic, but may not be the most ecologically sound way to farm.

Pina Vineyard Management, where John is the viticulturist, has been a great resource for our labor and management decisions. Adan Tellez along with his two foremen, Porfirio Rosas and Jose Leon Martinez, have been invaluable for their experience and hard work at this very demanding location.