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Lou Coucardié
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May 27th, 2025

The promise of regenerative agriculture


Regenerative agriculture represents a transformative shift in thinking. We’re moving away from simply taking from the land to actively restoring it, empowering both plants and farmers with greater self-sufficiency and resilience. On our vineyard, we’ve adapted these principles to our specific soil, climate, and winemaking practices.

It all starts underground. When we build up organic matter, soil life thrives. The partnership between bacteria, fungi, and roots delivers sophisticated nutrition to our vines, making them healthier and less dependent on interventions. The soil structure gets better too—water penetrates deeper, and organic material holds moisture even through summer heat. Keeping the soil covered reduces evaporation and buffers against temperature swings. Erosion drops off, protecting the precious topsoil.

Vines with deep root systems handle drought better: they maintain their acidity levels and don’t develop those bitter compounds you get with stressed plants. The diverse nutrition shows up as complex flavors in the wine. More microorganisms mean more native yeasts, leading to richer, more expressive fermentations. The true character of our terroir shines through. Our wines have life and energy.

Above ground, we make room for biodiversity: hedgerows, trees, and flowering plants attract beneficial insects and predators. Instead of fighting symptoms with chemicals, we’re rebuilding balanced ecosystems. Over time, our trees create their own microclimate, offering shade and shelter.

Interconnection drives everything we do. Our approach centers on the vital relationships between all living things, including humans. We value collaboration and knowledge-sharing. We partner with neighboring farmers, especially those raising livestock. We provide quality housing for our seasonal workers, which helps us retain people who can pass down specialized skills like gentle pruning techniques. We’ve even created a scholarship for agriculture students, and we make sure everyone gets a fair share of what we produce.

Looking at the big picture, regenerative agriculture offers a way forward that heals rather than depletes, connects rather than isolates, and nourishes without destruction. Each bottle of our wine tells this story. It’s not just a beverage—it’s a testament to our commitment to caring for the land, supporting biodiversity, and strengthening community bonds—a promise we honor with steady dedication.

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