Winemaker Malcolm Seibly, with 30 years of winemaking experience, produced these wines from fruit grown in the organic Beckstoffer, Guinness McFadden and Patianna vineyards in the Mendocino area, known for industry-leading organic farming techniques.

     "Across the country, interest in organic foods and concern for the environment has become a...

     There are 1,000 vineyards covering 22,500 hectares now involved, along with 100 wineries representing more than 75% of domestic wine production.

     The Sustainable Winegrowing program was established in 1995. Last year, the association set a...

     The 556-acre Chateau Larose Trintaudon at Saint-Laurent-Medoc, in the area close to Bordeaux, is the first French wine house to get the certificate with the not-so-catchy name of AFAQ 1000 NT, level 3.

     "Larose Trintaudon has been committed to durable development since 1999," said Brice Amouroux, Larose's secretary-general.

     "That has taken us to new working methods, especially in our use of natural resources, the way we deal with waste, improvement of the working conditions, the way we sell our...

     On an average annual basis, the new bottles will reduce glass usage by 16% (more than 2,100 tons) and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions (or carbon footprint) associated with glass bottles by 14% (3,000 tons of CO2e).

     This is equivalent to planting 70,000 trees and...

     The one megawatt solar system will cover approximately 170,000 square feet of the main winery warehouse roof and will...

     Through the end of the PGA season in mid-November, Bonterra will cover the $200 registration fee for the first...

     "These industry leaders are very concerned that their firms authentically 'walk-the-walk' when it comes to environmental issues and that they not be accused of just 'greenwashing' their businesses," Smiley said.

     He added that while survey participants reported that the high prices of gasoline and other inputs have negatively impacted their...

     Sterling Vineyards Made With Organic Grapes 2007 Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay already are in the marketplace, and a Cabernet Sauvignon made from organic fruit is scheduled for release next April.

     The wines have been certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers organization, the emblem of...

     Held each September, California Wine Month was created to raise awareness of California wines and to celebrate the state's diversity.

     "With Community Day, we are bringing the promotion home to the Greater San Luis Obispo wine country to foster local pride, help educate neighbors about our...