The Ewe-nique Role of Sheep

Our over 400 Katahdin sheep offer significant benefit to our soil and grapevine health through their unique grazing habits and contribute to vineyard sustainability by efficiently managing vegetation. They are rotationally grazed every couple of days to fresh pasture or in the vine lines, depending in the time of year. This not only helps to control weeds and reduce the need for mechanical or chemical interventions, it also enhances the soil structure through trampling and nutrient cycling. 

Additionally, the sheep droppings enrich the soil with organic matter, fostering microbial activity crucial for vine health and producing more nutrient dense food.