
Sustainability:
From the beginning in 1990, Andrew Murray Vineyards has been committed to
sustainable farming and green business practices. "Green" is not a fad for
Murray; it's a way of life. Their vineyard manager, Coastal Vineyard Care,
is committed to the principles of sustainable, organic, and biodynamic
vineyard farming. Their low input viticulture methods ensure that the
growing of Andrew Murray premium grapes has minimal impact on the environment and
their workers. Practices include attention to soil structure and cover
crops to reduce soil erosion, use of biodegradable oils, soaps, and plant
extracts for controlling pests and mildew, and introducing microorganisms
into the soil to encourage nutrient cycling. Inside the winery, packaging
and promotional materials are selected with careful consideration to
environmental impact. The boxes may not be the sexiest ones on the shelf,
but they're made of kraft, natural, recycled cardboard (no virgin pulp)
with one color soy ink and no bleach for the printing process. The
letterhead is made from recycled paper, and they use only chemical-free
cleaning products. Andrew Murray Vineyards were early adopters of the
Internet, and long ago went paper-free in terms of newsletters and
communications with customers.