Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How to integrate animals?
Greg Pennyroyal of @WilsonCreekWinery found the improvements on this vineyard block were slowing down after a few years of regeneration and thought sheep would take it to the next level.
✅ The post-sheep soil and sap tests have proven him right.
But it wasn't easy!
➡️ The vineyard didn't have the capability to manage sheep themselves
➡️ After a few too many chaotic escapes, they found a local shepherd to partner with.
➡️ The shepherd was so impressed with the forage quality that he only charges the winery transport costs.
💪That's what regenerative agriculture is all about: win-win relationships.
(BTW the formula for high quality forage at Wilson Creek = @GreenCoverSeed cover crops + AEA inoculants + soil that's been regeneratively managed for many years)
More about regenerative relationships: loom.ly/uTJHRDA
How to integrate animals?
Greg Pennyroyal of @WilsonCreekWinery found the improvements on this vineyard block were slowing down after a few years of regeneration and thought sheep would take it to the next level.
✅ The post-sheep soil and sap tests have proven him right.
But it wasn't easy!
➡️ The vineyard didn't have the capability to manage sheep themselves
➡️ After a few too many chaotic escapes, they found a local shepherd to partner with.
➡️ The shepherd was so impressed with the forage quality that he only charges the winery transport costs.
💪That's what regenerative agriculture is all about: win-win relationships.
(BTW the formula for high quality forage at Wilson Creek = @GreenCoverSeed cover crops + AEA inoculants + soil that's been regeneratively managed for many years)
More about regenerative relationships: loom.ly/uTJHRDA
