Southbrook Vineyards

150 acres581 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0Bill Redelmeier, Len Vanhoffen

Regenerative agriculture means "keeping it green". We cover our soils with a diverse mix of flowering plants to keep something growing and flowering at all times during the growing season. We want roots everywhere, all year around. These conditions keep soil temperatures cool which improves wine character.

Products

  • Wine
  • Lamb
  • Pork
  • Beef
  • Eggs

Regenerative Practices

  • Reduced tillage
    • Strip-till
    • Permanent grassland
  • Soil cover
    • Cover crops
  • Biodiversity
    • Pollinator buffers
    • Habitat conservation/creation/restoration
  • Agroforestry and perennials
    • Tree crops
    • Perennial crops
    • Riparian buffers
    • Native perennial vegetation conservation
  • Water management
    • Organic inputs
      • Compost
      • Manure
      • No synthetic pesticides
      • No synthetic fertilizers
    • Integrating livestock
      • Adaptive multi-paddock grazing
      • Pastured pigs or poultry
      • Mob grazing

    Observations

    • Improved organic matter in soils
    • Improved friability
    • Improved mycorrhizae
    • Greater biodiversity
    • More beneficial insects
    • Less pest problems

    Certifications

    • Organic (EcoCert)
    • Demeter (biodynamic)

    How to buy

    • Online store, SAQ, LCBO
    Contact
    www.southbrook.cominfo@southbrook.com905-380-9095
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