Our Practices

Sustainability 

We strive to sustain the economic viability of our vineyards through various vineyard management practices.  We implement sustainable soil and water management techniques such as the planting of cover crops and use of reduced-volume irrigation systems.  By doing so we are able to protect soil from water runoff along with increasing organic matter.  R-N-R Vineyards is also a certified member of Lodi Rules, California’s original sustainable viticulture program. We take pride on promoting a sound environment in and around our vineyards which enables us to stay true to our long-term goals for a sustainable future. 

Compliance

Compliance with the state and federal employee standards is at the forefront of our operation. At the core of our business is our employees, and we are committed to proactive safety and workplace training. We are proud to work closely with Cal-Ag Safety, a third-party training service, to maintain compliance in workplace safety training standards and record keeping.

A few of the training curriculums currently implemented include:

• CPR Training and First Aid training
• Heat Illness awareness training
• Workplace Sexual Harassment training
• Pesticide Use training and Safety
• Tractor Operator training
• As well as a company-wide “Be Safe” program which encourages safe working conditions and enhances safety awareness.

Lodi Appellation 

Established in 1986, located just east of San Francisco in the northern part of the fertile San Joaquin Valley of California.  Lodi is home to more than 700 wine grape growers spread throughout 7 sub-appellations. Lodi has a climate similar to that of the Mediterranean, experiencing warm days and cool nights.  Lodi is home to over 100,000 acres of planted wine grapes and is recognized as one of the most prestigious growing regions in the world, being named wine region of the year in 2015 by Wine Enthusiast.