Small buds appearing on the vines at Eco Terreno

Budbreak at Eco Terreno: 2022 Review

The first sign of the vintage ahead. We prepare the vines for budbreak with a nutrient rich vermicompost made on the farm.

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Soil from the vineyard in an employees hand

Importance of healthy soil in the vineyard and why we care so much

Our soil health matters the most to us and the environment we live in. And it shows in our exceptional wine quality!

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Grapes hanging on the vine at Eco Terreno

Regenerative Wine Farming: What it is and why it matters to our farm and the earth

At Eco Terreno we farm to the highest environmental standard – following Biodynamic®, organic, and regenerative practices.

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After winter pruning, small shoots reappear during winter time on the vineyard.

Survival of the strongest canes

That’s a wrap folks – we’ve finished our winter pruning! Bud break is about a month away, give or take (depending on the varietal), and…

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A herd of sheep eating the grass between the row of vines

How we use sheep for sustainability

Bud break typically arrives shortly after spring begins in late-March, and we’re working hard to prepare for the start of the 2021 vintage. Until then,…

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Hands in gloves, pruning the vines during winter.

The importance of pruning

Our farming practices are guided by the seasonal rhythm of our vineyards. As the land absorbs nutrients from the winter rains, preparing for another growing…

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A close-up of the native yeast fermentation underway.

Native vs. cultured yeast in fermentation

After 30 years of conventional-style winemaking at Sebastiani Vineyards, Mark Lyon’s vision for Eco Terreno has been all about exploring new methods, with an emphasis…

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A bottle of Eco Terreno Sauvignon Blanc, and Pink Pride Rose with lemons in the background.

Hooray, bottling has begun!

While the vines are resting, after giving birth to the new vintage just a few short months ago, the cellar is bustling with activity. The…

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Mark Lyon, Founder, assessing the growth of the grapes in the vineyard.

Robert Parker scores Eco Terreno

In our second consecutive year of Robert Parker ratings, we are pleased to announce 90 points or higher for every wine submitted! Mark Lyon, winemaker…

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