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Our Commitment
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Raymond’s 170-acre estate vineyards in Rutherford and St. Helena are certified organic and Biodynamic®, holistic farming methods that are hallmarks of Boisset family properties worldwide, including DeLoach Vineyards in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. In addition to CCOF and Demeter Biodynamic, the Raymond vineyards are also certified by Napa Green, Fish Friendly Farming, and the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.
Biodiversity
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Our farming techniques use cover crops, the application of Biodynamic® specific preparations and composts, and the maintenance of biodiversity within the estate vineyard property. Sheep, goats, and chickens now make their home in our Theater of Nature and provide some of the compost that nourishes our vineyards.
SUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE
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Rooted in the concept of balance, sustainable viticulture aims to boost environmental quality, enhance grape quality, maintain economic viability and ensure the quality of life for all actors within our world.
REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
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Organic farming goes further, eliminating the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers to foster a greater level of awareness while reducing viticulture’s environmental impact.
In Harmony with Nature
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Biodynamic farming expands on the principles of organic viticulture by embracing a view of the vineyard as a single self-regulating, self-sustained entity in harmony with the forces of nature and the celestial rhythms.
Full MoonGermination
Between the First Quarter and Full Moon the moonlight continues to increase and the lunar pull increases. Seeds germinate, mushrooms and fungi emerge, and leaf growth is stimulated. The Biodynamic farmer sows seeds 30 hours before the full moon, applies compost and plant teas. This is not a good time to prune.
Waning MoonRooting and Sowing
After the Full Moon, as the moonlight declines into the Third Quarter, there is the least amount of lunar gravity. Plant roots are stimulated while leaf growth slows down, making this an excellent time for the Biodynamic framer to transplant seedlings and sow root and flower crops
New MoonWeeding and Pruning
During the darkest time from the Fourth Quarter to new moon the lunar gravity pull increases; however, without the light of the moon, the plants rest and develop thicker stems and stalks. The Biodynamic farmer spends this time weeding, building compost, and pruning.
Waxing MoonCultivating and Planting
Under the growth of the New Moon into the First Quarter the moonlight increases with each night but there is less lunar pull. Plants in this time have a balanced rate of root and leaf growth. The Biodynamic farmer cultivates the soil for planting, applies the 500 preparation, and sows the seeds of most vegetables.
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The Yearly Almanac
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