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LODI RULES

For sustainable wine growing

The Lodi Rules™ Certification is among the most rigorous and comprehensive sustainable winemaking programs in the country. The 7 Deadly® portfolio is proud to bear this certification based on grower farming practices that benefit the environment, community and local economy.​

Launched in 2005, Lodi Rules™ was California’s first 3rd party-certified sustainable winegrowing certification program. By 2014, over 20,000 acres were “Certified Green” in the Lodi appellation.​ 7 Deadly is honored to be one of the limited number of wines to don the​ Lodi Rules™ Seal for Sustainable Winegrowing.​

The Lodi Rules has over 100 sustainable vineyard farming practices across six areas:

Water Management

Conserve water use for the vines’ water needs.

Integrated Pest
Management

Maintain a natural habitat for enemies of pests.

Human Resources

Comprehensive employee training for job safety, efficiency and advancement opportunities.

Air Quality Control

Minimize dust, reduce air pollution and conserve energy.

Soil Fertility

Maximize soil nutrition for more concentrated fruit quality.

Land Stewardship

Preserve native plants and protect wildlife habitat.