Frogs Leap

Organically grown – First certified by California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) in 1988 Frog’s Leap has been a leader in the industry for over two decades. The winery relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm. Organic farming excludes the use of manufactured fertilizers and pesticides, plant growth regulators and genetically modified organisms. Organic farming involves mechanical weed control (via cultivating or hoeing) rather than herbicidal weed control. BioDynamic Practices -Biodynamic agriculturalists conceive of the farm as an organically self-contained entity with its own individuality, within which organisms are interdependent. Emphasis is placed on the integration of crops and livestock, recycling of nutrients, maintenance of soil, and the health and well being of crops and animals; the farmer too is part of the whole. Thinking about the interactions within the farm ecosystem naturally leads to a series of holistic management practices that address the environmental, social, and financial aspects of the farm. Frog’s Leap uses cover crops, green manures and crop rotations extensively to foster bio-diversity, soil health and overall farm wellbeing.                                                                      

Dry Farming – Though Frog’s Leap employs the methods of Dry Farming because of the impact it has on wine quality, the practice has been identified by the state of California as an incredible water conservation tool.