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Sustainable Practices

At High Pass, we've practiced sustainable farming long before it had a name. Our founder, Dieter, planted over 100,000 trees across the Pacific Northwest—including the Coastal Range Mountains and the north slope of Prairie Mountain. From our tasting room, you can still see some of those trees standing tall on the hillsides. Caring for the land has been part of our identity since the day we grafted our first vines.

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What We Practice

Cover Crops
We plant subclover between vine rows and at row ends to prevent soil erosion, enrich the soil with nitrogen, and suppress weeds. We also preserve uncultivated areas to support biodiversity.

Recycling Crop Waste
Grape skins are composted and returned to the vineyard. After winter pruning, vine cuttings are shredded and reintegrated into the soil to build organic matter.

Minimal Tilling
We till only every other row, and only every other year, to maintain soil health and reduce disruption to beneficial organisms.

Minimal Synthetic Inputs
We recently invested in a targeted sprayer, reducing pesticide use by applying treatments only where needed. We also use canopy management techniques to maximize airflow and sunlight—helping prevent disease naturally.

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At High Pass, we see the vineyard as a living ecosystem. Birds, insects, and even wild animals are all part of the balance. We let nature play its role—because sometimes, the best caretakers are the ones that fly, crawl, or quietly roam among the vines.

24757 Lavell Rd, Junction City, OR 97448, USA

(541) 998-1447

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