Giving Tuesday

giving tuesday

We at Smith Vineyard are very grateful to our local non profits who work to make our community a better place.  In an effort to give back we will be donating 20% of the proceeds to the desiginated non profit featured on their day.  Please join us in giving back and support your favorite non profit by shopping at our tasting room during our Twelve Days of Giving fund raiser.

  • Sunday, Dec. 13 – Anew Day
  • Monday, Dec. 14 – NUHS FFA
  • Tuesday, Dec 15 – Interfaith Food
  • Wednesday, Dec. 16 – South County Rotary
  • Thursday, Dec. 17 – Sammie’s Friends
  • Friday, Dec. 18 – Hospice of the Foothills
  • Saturday, Dec. 19 – Livingwell Medical Clinic
  • Sunday, Dec. 20 – D.V.S.A.C.
  • Monday, Dec. 21 – Kare Crisis Nursery
  • Tuesday, Dec. 22 – Hospitality House
  • Wednesday, Dec. 23 – S.N.M.H. Foundation
  • Thursday, Dec. 24 – Friendship Club

Organic Farming at Smith Vineyard

Organic Farming at Smith Vineyard

Benefits of Organic Farming

Benefits of Organic Farming

Organic Farming at Smith Vineyard has become a way of life. Earth Day was Tuesday, April 22nd. Yes, I’m a few days late in acknowledging, but I believe it is never too late to celebrate and care for this place we have been entrusted, our vineyard, our home.
You may ask, why do we farm organically? These pictures say it all…for the love of family and this place we call home. My father-in-law was a pioneer in his day. He began farming organically soon after he planted our vineyard in 1980. Our sons have all been a big part of the farming end of this business and knowing what they were applying to the vineyard was important to us.

Organic farming takes dedication and a conscious effort as it is more costly and more time-consuming than non organic farming. The time-consuming portion comes from NOT using sprays that kill the weeds, or what we call the cover crop, under the canopy. This is done by hand with weed eaters. Organic farming is more costly because the applications are more frequent and less severe. This is true in the sulfur application, necessary to keep powdery mildew out of the vineyard.

We truly believe great wines come from organic vines and organic farming. Cheers!
Organic Farming