Congratulations to our latest #snailofapproval recipient, Ballycroft Vineyard and Cellars 🐌
When it comes to sustainability, you don't get much better than what owners Joseph and Sue have created at their beautiful winery in the Barossa Valley.
From the 100% rain fed vineyard hand pruned and picked, to even the smallest details such as reusing wastewater, grape mark and stalks fed to sheep, down to the wine labels made from Australian sugar cane waste, every aspect of the process has been meticulously assessed to reduce their environmental footprint.
Solar panels and batteries power the winery, no petrol tractors or machinery are used, just their electric mower and 2 Nissan leaf vehicles used for deliveries.They also keep bees and chickens to assist with the farming process 🐓
They currently hold private tastings and winery tours with Joseph, but have plans to build an off-grid 'Earthship' Tasting Room which will double as a food education hub, alongside the orchard and vegetable garden 🌱
Stong advocates for and pioneers in green, groundbreaking technology, Ballycroft are well deserving of this recognition, their philosophy aligning perfectly with the Good, Clean and Fair principles of Slow Food
Slow Food in Australia
#slowfoodsouthaustralia #goodcleanfair #slowfood #slowfoodmovement #zerowaste #sustainable #selfsufficient #winery #barossavalley
... See MoreSee Less
