Sustainability
The Mecklen story evolved with a vision to use best viticultural practice in our vineyards at Gomersal and Cockatoo Valley in the Barossa Valley.
Our sustainable practices allow us to protect the land and soils where our vines are grown, yielding quality grapes which in turn produces high quality varietal and regional Barossa wines.
SUSTAINABILITY GOAL
In line with this dedicated vision, the Mecklen vineyards at Gomersal and Cockatoo Valley became a ‘Member’ of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia in 2021, and then in August 2022 became a ‘Certified’ Member of Sustainability Wine Australia which involved an external audit to accredit our varied vineyard practices.
As a ‘Certified Member’ our focus is on ensuring
Sustainable Land Care and active farm Biodiversity
Zero Waste Target with a recycling focus for all packaging and used farm materials
Efficient and sustainable water use.
Maximising soil health with a focus on high organic matter content, optimal nutrient status and minimal soil tillage.
Minimising sodicity in identified clay subsoils.
Biosecurity measures to protect workers and on farm plant and equipment and materials.
Targeted pest and disease control.
BIODIVERSITY GOAL
A key and exciting benefit of the biodiversity measures is the increase of indigenous native flora and fauna on the property which includes:
Planting creek lines and native plant reserve areas with indigenous native trees, shrubs and grasses
Encouraging resident populations of Western Grey kangaroos, local grass parrots, rosellas, owls, tawny frogmouths, honey eaters, resident family of magpies, local frogs, brown snakes, raptor falcons, ducks, cranes and a frequent visiting pair of wedge-tailed eagles.
The increased level of indigenous plants encourages and gives a home for the indigenous fauna to flourish.