{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"053: A Picture of Vineyard Sustainability with Niner Wine Estates","description":"In this episode, we sit down with Andy Niner, President of Niner Wine Estates, and Craig Macmillan, their Critical Resource Manager, to discuss sustainable vineyard management. The episode covers innovative water and soil management techniques, including rainwater capture, advanced monitoring tools, composting, and mechanical weed management. We also go over pest and disease management and what records to keep. Tune in to learn about the economic considerations of sustainable practices, the importance of quality over yield, and tips on improving sustainability in your vineyard operations. In this episode, you will hear:   Why choose the SIP certification   How water management has evolved at Niner Wine Estates   How to incorporate composting into your soil management   Hands-on materials Niner Wine Estates uses for input   What pest management looks like in a sustainable vineyard   The importance of record keeping for your vineyard   Follow and Review: We\u2019d love for you to follow us if you haven\u2019t yet. Click the \u2018+ Follow\u2019 button in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We\u2019d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on  Apple Podcasts. Simply select \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second, and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Resources: If you have questions about today\u2019s episode or ideas for future episodes, go to VineyardUndergroundPodcast.com and click the Ask Fritz button.&amp;nbsp; Come grow with Fritz through VirtualViticultureAcademy.com! Save $75 off your first year of membership with the code Underground at checkout. Today\u2019s Guest: Andy Niner is the president of Niner Wine Estates in Paso Robles, CA and Craig Macmillan serves as the Critical Resource Manager for Niner Wine Estates. Niner Wine Estates is a near-perfect picture of sustainability with 3 SIP-certified vineyards, a SIP-certified winery, and a LEED Silver Certified and solar-powered tasting room and winery.  Niner Wine Estates:   Website: https:\/\/www.ninerwine.com\/&amp;nbsp;   Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ninerwine&amp;nbsp;   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ninerwineestates\/&amp;nbsp;   Episode Sponsor: Thank you to Clemens Technologies for sponsoring today\u2019s episode. Clemens Technologies is the market leader in machinery for all elements of vineyard management. Visit https:\/\/www.clemens-online.com\/us\/ and provide the code UNDERGROUND to receive 5% off your order of in-stock machinery. Or reach out to Thomas Clemens directly at thomas@clemens-america.com with any questions. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https:\/\/emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know we sent you. ","author_name":"Vineyard Underground","author_url":"https:\/\/www.vineyardundergroundpodcast.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32797997\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/812969\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/177065312"}