Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary

Uwharrie Vineyards has been awarded the

designation of being a Certified Audubon

Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International.

After 5 years of research, documentation, and dedication

to this goal, we are the first official winery in United States

history, to be awarded this designation. This designation

shows Uwharrie Vineyards' strong commitment and dedication

to the environment, wildlife, and resource conservation.

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries are private and public properties that complement preserved lands. They contribute to the conservation of resources and the protection of both common

 and rare plants and wildlife. This designation was achieved once environmental practices were

implemented in all core aspects of the Uwharrie Vineyards operational program.

Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries serve as important local and national demonstration sites and provide valuable data about the economic and environmental results of environmental management. During the many years of the certification process, a business environment must demonstrate a high level of environmental quality. Individual certification levels include environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education, resource conservation, and waste management.

Throughout the year we stay focused on our grapevines

to make the award winning wines that we strive for, but

we also focus on our environment and it's wildlife. We personally have constructed growing conditions of wild

seeds and foliage that our wildlife can enjoy throughout

the year with the correct nutrients that they need for a

healthy life. It's the best for both worlds because this

food solution actually helps our wonderful grapevines

remain in almost full volume during our peak harvest time.

We enjoy watching a full assortment of wildlife live here throughout the year with security, because we don't allow

any type of outside hunters or trespassers on our property.

We enjoy the wildlife activity of the deer, turkey, bats, turtles,

and birds in and around the vineyard area. We have document

over 50 head of deer on our property and this past year we experienced 97 blue bird hatchings. Our bat houses are also

terrific to help manage the natural wildlife security against

insects for our grapevines at night and allows us to stay

focused on our environmental friendly philosophy of

using the lowest amount of chemicals and preservatives

in all of our vineyard operations. It's the best of both worlds.