At Elk Cove, we consider ourselves stewards of the land we manage. Our sustainability practices start in our vineyards, then continue to our winery and the broader community.

In the Vineyard

• Salmon Safe certified vineyards
• Cover Crops instead of synthetic fertilizers (clover for nitrogen, grass to prevent erosion)
• Protect and restore our Oak habitat under the guidance of the Oregon Oak Accord
• Goats and longhorn cattle to control noxious weeds.
• Biodiesel in all tractors, utility vehicles, and trucks
• OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) certified sprays only
• Irrigation only used in the first 3 years of growth
• Healthcare, a living wage, and paid vacation for full-time vineyard employees

In the Winery

• Water and lees flow back to the vineyard, not to streams
• Hot water cleaning for most purposes to avoid over-use of solvents
• Solar panels offset 30-40% of energy usage
• We recycle glass, cardboard, batteries as well as all shipping materials from our bottle suppliers.
• Recycled cardboard for shipping wine. No polystyrene!
• Eco-Glass for over 50% of our bottles.
• Electric car charger free to our customers on a first-come-first-served basis. (CS-100 Clipper Creek 70/80 amps, J1772 universal plug)

We believe that sustainability goes beyond our own acreage, so we contribute to several non-profits benefitting our community and our environment.