Some vintners grow sustainable grapes for a bigger payout thanks to Lodi Rules
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Some vintners grow sustainable grapes for a bigger payout thanks to Lodi Rules
Marcus Niggli, winemaker for Borra Vineyards, explains the difference between top drip and underground irrigation systems while in the local winery’s vineyards on Elliot Road in Acampo on Monday, March 26, 2012. Niggli supports Lodi Rules, a set of 70 “green” regulations adopted by some local wineries.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Some vintners grow sustainable grapes for a bigger payout thanks to Lodi Rules
Mustard, oats and clover grow between the 60-year old Borra Vineyards zinfandel vines in Acampo on Monday, March 26, 2012. The ground cover crops draw water from the soil when there is too much water for the vines.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Some vintners grow sustainable grapes for a bigger payout thanks to Lodi Rules
An owl box stands about 15 feet about the Borra Vineyards grapevines on Elliot Road. The owls that nest in the boxes are a natural way to prevent rodents from chewing on the roots of the vines. Owl boxes are one of 70 regulations required by local vineyards to be certified Lodi Rules Sustainable.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Some vintners grow sustainable grapes for a bigger payout thanks to Lodi Rules
A hole leading to a rodent nest near the underwater irrigation for a row of grapevines at Borra Vineyards on Monday, March 26, 2012. An owl box stands about 15 feet above the Borra Vineyards grapevines on Elliot Road. The owls that nest in the boxes are a natural way to prevent rodents from chewing on the roots of the vines. Owl boxes are one of 70 regulations required by local vineyards to be certified Lodi Rules Sustainable.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thanks for visiting Lodinews.com. You're entitled to view 20 free articles every 30 days. You will see 10 articles for free before being asked to register, and then you can view 10 additional articles by registering or logging in. Then, if you enjoy our site and want full access, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thanks for visiting Lodinews.com. You're entitled to view 20 free articles every 30 days, and you currently have (%remaining%) free articles remaining ((%remaining_reg%) before being asked to register and (%remaining_sub%) before being asked to subscribe). Then, if you enjoy our site and want full access, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thanks for visiting Lodinews.com. You're entitled to view 20 free articles every 30 days, and you currently have (%remaining%) free articles remaining ((%remaining_reg%) before being asked to register and (%remaining_sub%) before being asked to subscribe). Then, if you enjoy our site and want full access, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thanks for visiting Lodinews.com. You're entitled to view 20 free articles every 30 days, and you currently have (%remaining%) total free articles remaining ((%remaining_reg%) before being asked to register and (%remaining_sub%) before being asked to subscribe). Then, if you enjoy our site and want full access, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thank you for reading Lodinews.com. You have viewed (%viewed%) of your 20 free pages in 30 days. Please login or register at this time and enjoy the next (%remaining%) articles free of charge. After your 20 free articles, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thank you for reading Lodinews.com. Because you have already viewed this article, you may view it again as many times as you would like without subtracting from your remaining free article views.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thank you for registering on Lodinews.com. You're entitled to view 20 articles for free every 30 days, and you currently have (%remaining%) remaining. Then, if you enjoy our site and want full access, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thank you for reading Lodinews.com. You're entitled to view 20 articles for free every 30 days, and you currently have (%remaining%) remaining. Then, if you enjoy our site and want full access, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thank you for reading Lodinews.com. You're entitled to view 20 articles for free every 30 days, and you currently have (%remaining%) remaining. Then, if you enjoy our site and want full access, we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thank you for reading Lodinews.com. You're entitled to view 20 articles for free every 30 days. This is your last free article this period. On your next article we'll ask you to purchase an affordable subscription.
(%remaining%) Remaining
Thank you for reading 20 free articles on our site. You can come back at the end of your 30-day period for another 20 free articles, or you can purchase a subscription at this time and continue to enjoy valuable local news and information. If you need help, please contact our office at 209-369-2761.
Rules of Conduct
Welcome to the discussion.
Or, use your linked account: