By maintaining a permanent cover crop, we are able to prevent erosion, attract beneficial insects, and avoid the use of pesticides. Endless hours are spent on each plant over the course of the growing season pruning, suckering, shoot positioning, leaf plucking, crop thinning, and fertilizing to achieve the proper balance of sun exposure, water, and nutrients that each plant needs in order to develop optimum fruit flavors. By using sustainable agricultural practices, we hope to ensure that the land will remain healthy and productive for our children and our children's children.
The Old Lawley Toll Road, which once allowed stage coaches and horse-pulled wagons to travel to Lake County, now leads to Jericho Canyon vineyard. This 152-acre site surrounds Jericho Canyon Creek, and owner Dale Bleecher manages the creek for native habitats by removing invasive plants.
