Upgrades for Quality and Sustainability

At DuBrul Vineyard, we are committed to growing the highest quality grapes while being responsible stewards of our land. In the Yakima Valley’s dry climate, water is one of our most valuable resources, and managing it effectively is essential for both wine quality and sustainability. By integrating cutting-edge tools—like our new electronically controlled irrigation valves—we ensure each vine receives exactly the right amount of water at the right time. These thoughtful practices allow us to optimize vine health, enhance grape quality, and preserve natural resources for future generations.

Precision irrigation is one of the ways we consistently produce world-class wines. Vines thrive when they experience the right amount of stress at the right moment in their growing cycle. Our new valves give us precise control over water distribution—not just by vineyard block, but even within rows—accounting for variations in soil, grape variety, and microclimate. This level of detail prevents overwatering, which can dilute flavors, and avoids underwatering, which can stress the vines at critical times. With this technology, we support balanced vine growth and achieve the concentrated fruit flavors and structure that define our wines.

In addition to improving quality, innovations like these help us farm more sustainably. Water conservation is critical not just for our vineyard, but for the long-term health of the broader agricultural community. At DuBrul, sustainability means no-till farming to protect soil structure, increasing biodiversity, managing our water carefully, and continually improving soil health. It’s a holistic approach that benefits the vineyard ecosystem and enhances the resilience of our vines.

Sustainability in viticulture is about more than conserving resources—it’s about enriching the land and fostering a thriving environment. Thoughtful water management helps reduce runoff, improve soil microbiology, and support biodiversity throughout the vineyard. By maintaining the delicate balance between vine vigor and water availability, we grow grapes that truly express the unique terroir of DuBrul Vineyard. The result is wines that are elegant, complex, and deeply rooted in this special place.



At Côte Bonneville, we believe that great wines start in the vineyard. By embracing innovation and prioritizing sustainability, we are investing in the long-term health of our vines, the beauty of our wines, and the well-being of our environment. Our commitment to precision and stewardship allows us to craft wines that tell the story of our land—wines that honor both tradition and forward-thinking farming.