As part of our commitment to sustainability, Neethlingshof has put a number of vineyard practices in place such as the use of a drip irrigation system to ensure limited use of valuable water as well as opting for a more biological approach in vineyard management by using products that have a low impact on the environment.

To avoid the need of having to use chemicals to control pests and weeds, the team ensures that, through correct management, the canopy is less conducive to pests and diseases. Another practice includes planting cover crops as a natural weed suppressant. There is also a big focus on encouraging a self-regulating ecosystem of natural predators for vineyard prey and pests.

The estate strives for environmentally conscious principles which includes water and waste management. All water used in the cellar is recycled and reused for irrigation on specific vineyards sites on the estate. This is carefully monitored to meet regulatory standards. Waste from the cellar, which includes grape pomace leftover from the wine processing is transformed into compost and is returned to the soil amendment. Other winery waste, such as skins, seeds and lees, is collected and it is used to create valuable natural products which can be reused in the wine industry. Neethlingshof only makes use of packing suppliers that provide recyclable packaging solutions and ensure that the correct waste management practices are continuously kept in place.