Sustainable Practices

 

Here at Yamhill Valley Vineyards, we value the health of our ecosystem and Earth.  We are water protectors, we understand and respect our waterways, we amend and develop our farming practices to be in alignment with our greater mission of being on the right side of history when it comes to environmental sustainability.  We are grateful to have planted our vineyard back in 1983, this means that our vines are well established and makes them more resilient in adapting and thriving in the myriad of weather conditions we experience. 

We do not carry certifications, but in many cases our practices exceed that of certified organic, Salmon Safe, and LIVE.  We abhor systemic herbicides that can ravage soils of their biodiversity, pollute water ways, and contribute to broken and unhealthy food systems.  We understand that a healthy soil is one that is alive, teeming with activity and biodiversity that acts to galvanize and protect the immune systems and overall health of our vines.

Socially we converse with and educate our customers about these issues, as well as the ways that climate change is affecting our opportunities and future.  We love to start the conversation and spread the good word of actionable hope for our future generations. Since 2019 we have been partnering with Willamette Riverkeeper to do our part in raising funds and awareness to support excellent water quality, and an abundant natural habitat surrounding our beloved Willamette River.

Economically we vote with our dollars by selecting packaging that is locally produced.  This choice effectively reduced CO2 emissions due to proximity, but also reduced the emissions associated with distributing our product because of the line of glass that we bottle into, called Eco-Glass™.  Eco-Glass™ is an innovative, lightweight wine bottle that was designed with one thing in mind: sustaining our environment. It is made with 25% less glass than your average wine bottle and because it weighs significantly less, it also requires much less fuel to transport and produces less carbon dioxide. 

Join us by voting with your dollars while at the same time enjoying beautifully grown and made wines that you can feel good about.  Let’s raise a glass to redefining economic sustainability to include the truest form of it - ecological sustainability. 

Cheers!

Upcoming Events

Guided Vineyard Hike

May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10am and 1pm. We believe that winemaking starts in the vineyard. For this experience we invite you to explore the abundant landscape of our growing vineyard like never ... read  more

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10am and 1pm. We believe that winemaking starts in the vineyard. For this experience we invite you to explore the abundant landscape of our growing vineyard like never before. Step between the rows, hike the rolling hills, get to know the history, viticulture, and geology, pausing along the way to taste the wines made from each block we visit. During this guided ...

First Friday Guest Winemaker at Helioterra

May 2, 2025

Helioterra is all about supporting other women in the wine industry! At the Helioterra Wine Bar, Anne Hubatch features women winemakers the first Friday of every month and in three years of hosting this ... read  more

Helioterra is all about supporting other women in the wine industry! At the Helioterra Wine Bar, Anne Hubatch features women winemakers the first Friday of every month and in three years of hosting this event, they have never duplicated a winemaker.  This May, Ariel Eberle has been invited to be the Guest Winemaker at Helioterra's First Friday. Join Ariel as she takes over the bar for the evening, ...
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Sunday Funday

May 4, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025

Sunday Funday is here - swing by and sip for a while! When the sun’s out, so are we! Whether you’re headed home from the coast, wrapping up your weekend adventures, or looking for ... read  more

Sunday Funday is here - swing by and sip for a while! When the sun’s out, so are we! Whether you’re headed home from the coast, wrapping up your weekend adventures, or looking for a Sunday activity, make your stop at YVV.  Join us for Sunday Funday, a relaxed way to enjoy wine, the outdoors, and each other. Here’s what’s pouring: - In the Tasting Room: Special ...

Mother's Day Vineyard Hike

May 11, 2025

It's spring, it's Mother's Day, it's the perfect time to go on a vineyard hike! Step into the vineyard with us to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of spring in the valley. We'll traverse steep slopes, ... read  more

It's spring, it's Mother's Day, it's the perfect time to go on a vineyard hike! Step into the vineyard with us to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of spring in the valley. We'll traverse steep slopes, check in on the budding vineyard, take in the vineyard views, and of course, taste the wine made from each of the blocks we visit. This event will be held weather permitting, so let's keep our ...

Flavors of the Foothills: Spring Food & Wine Experience

May 24, 2025

Welcome to Flavors of the Foothills: Spring Wine & Food Experience! Kick off Memorial Day weekend in the heart of Oregon Wine Country—McMinnville! Join us on Saturday, May 24, ... read  more

Welcome to Flavors of the Foothills: Spring Wine & Food Experience! Kick off Memorial Day weekend in the heart of Oregon Wine Country—McMinnville! Join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at The Bindery Event Space in Downtown McMinnville for a day filled with culinary delights, exceptional wines, and the warmth of a vibrant community. Indulge in thoughtfully crafted ...
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