Grape cultivation is a monoculture and our 176 acres of vineyards offer a limited habitat for biodiversity. For this reason, we have always responsibly maintained biodiversity and balance by dedicating large areas to such purpose.
There are, in fact, 375 acres of virgin forest, mostly composed of a wide variety of Oaks and Tulip poplars, additional 145 acres of pasture, are also grazed by deer, rabbits and wild turkeys,
170 acres meadow of a mixture of native forbes and grasses, to be harvested for hay just one time per year.
We boast 14 acres of lakes and streams: the lakes are artificial collecting water not from springs, but from watersheds and are used for irrigation in case of extreme drought. The vineyards have no irrigation system (dry farming). The lakes are home to many species of fish, amphibians and migratory birds. Two miles of streams are in excellent health, since they flow mainly through wooded areas upstream from the estate.
Finally, there are 10 acres of wetlands, located near streams and pastures, teeming with dragonflies, frogs, toads, salamanders, aquatic plants and migratory birds.