Passionate about New World Wines

Bouchard Finlayson

Nature Friendly

The protection of grapes from predatory birds and animals is by way of zero damage. Our property is fenced and fruit is also defended by way of netting and other passive means. The Bouchard Finlayson winery property enjoys 70% of its land as Wilderness area which is classified and managed under the BWI program. This requires active management and attention is paid to the removal of invasive plants.

Water Conservation policies

We use no chemical cleaning agents - the only agent used is potassium hydroxide, this is for washing purposes only. The Potassium is a recyclable element which is an essential vineyard plant food. Returned to the lands through the irrigation system back into the vineyard. We analyze and monitor all waste water from the winery. This ensures that the no environmental damage may be affected from the cellar waste.

Recycling of dry goods

Packaging materials from the winery and other refuse from the property is removed for professional recycling.

Actions to neutralise carbon footprint

Our soils are handled according to a minimal tillage system which thereby limits any unnecessary tractor use. We avoid the use of any hormonal herbicides in our weed control practices. The use of organo - phosphates in the control of insect pests is considered a no no. No mechanical picking. This ensures that casual employment can be optimized with financial gain in the pockets of the needy.