Sustainable WA: Grower Stories

Our Sustainable WA Grower Stories highlight the importance of the Sustainable WA certification program from the perspective of wine grape growers in Washington. Check out these Q&A’s to read what our growers are saying!

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“Sustainability ought to mean that the earth where we have been farming is more vibrant than when we found it.” -Doug Frost

Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA?Doug Frost (DF): We jumped at the chance to certify Taggart Vineyard…
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“To me sustainability is about stewardship of the land. It is means leaving a legacy of farming responsibly.” -Steve Elerding

Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA?Steve Elerding (SE): I was speaking with Brian Carter and he said…
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“Don’t be the last winery to be able to answer, ‘yes, we’re certified sustainable.’” -JJ Williams

Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA?JJ Williams (JW): Here on Red Mountain, we’re growing high-end grapes for…
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“We decided to certify our vineyards through Sustainable WA to showcase deliberate commitment.”-Marissa Dineen

Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA?Marissa Dineen (MD): Dineen Vineyards is known for growing premium grapes and…
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“Sustainable WA certification helps growers grow better grapes, which translates into better wine.” -Elizabeth Keyser

Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA?Elizabeth Keyser (EK): As a small, family-owned business, sustainability is our long-term…
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“Sustainability means taking the long view.” – Patrick Rawn

Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA? Patrick Rawn (PR): We chose to become certified for a couple…
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“I know that being a part of Sustainable WA will create vineyards that will be healthy and viable for many generations.” – Sadie Drury

Why did you decide to certify your vineyards through Sustainable WA?Sadie Drury (SD): Sustainability has always been incredibly important to all the…
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Learn more about Sustainable WA at sustainablewa.com, and keep your eye out for the Sustainable WA label on wine bottles signifying a commitment to all aspects of sustainability.