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

Sunday Funday

Jun 29, 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 ...

Guided Vineyard Hike

Jul 3, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10am. 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. ... read  more

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10am. 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 hiking ...

Weekend Kickoff with Dante Zapata

Jul 3, 2025

Start your holiday weekend early with an evening of good vibes, great wine, and smooth summer sounds. From 4 to 7 PM, local favorite Dante Zapata will be bringing his signature music for the soul ... read  more

Start your holiday weekend early with an evening of good vibes, great wine, and smooth summer sounds. From 4 to 7 PM, local favorite Dante Zapata will be bringing his signature music for the soul to the winery deck. Enjoy wine by the glass specials, discounted charcuterie boards, and a relaxed atmosphere as the sun sets over the vineyard.Gather your friends, find a shady seat, and ease into ...

4th of July

Jul 4, 2025

Celebrate Independence Day at Yamhill Valley Vineyards! Our shady deck will be open for wine tasting and charcuterie, plus BYOPicnic to our grassy lawn where you can enjoy wine by the glass or ... read  more

Celebrate Independence Day at Yamhill Valley Vineyards! Our shady deck will be open for wine tasting and charcuterie, plus BYOPicnic to our grassy lawn where you can enjoy wine by the glass or bottle, toss some cornhole, and relax in an adirondack chair!   Our self-guided hiking trails will be open 11am-3pm, just be sure to book your reservation for a glass or flight for after!    Make ...

Great White Wine Experience

Jul 5, 2025

Join us at Left Coast Cellars for the 2025 Great White Wine Experience, the annual celebration of white wine! We are one of 10+ wineries showcasing white wines from around the Willamette Valley. The ... read  more

Join us at Left Coast Cellars for the 2025 Great White Wine Experience, the annual celebration of white wine! We are one of 10+ wineries showcasing white wines from around the Willamette Valley. The event is hosted out in Left Coast Cellars' oak savanna surrounding their Tree House Pavilion. The Great White Wine Experience is a great way to spend some quality time outside with friends and ...
Left Coast Cellars
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