Sterling Introduces Organic Wine Line

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   Sterling Vineyards has unveiled a new line of organic wines from Mendocino County.

     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...

Sustainable Growing Takes Hold in New Zealand

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    The New Zealand Winegrowers group has signed up almost 80% of the country's vineyards to its sustainable winegrowing program, the National Business News reports.

     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...

Medoc Vineyard Earns Special Certificate

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    The Medoc's largest vineyard has won a special certificate that honors more than a decade of work toward durable development in winemaking, Reuters reports.

     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...

Fetzer Switches to Lighter Glass for Wine Bottles

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    Fetzer Vineyards, one of the largest U.S. wineries, will "lightweight" its entire line of wines to reduce its environmental footprint, continuing the winery's more than 20-year history of environmental responsibility.

     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...

Solar Panels Among the Grapevines

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    Constellation Wines U.S. has begun installation of the largest winery solar power energy system in the world at its Gonzales Winery, located in Monterey County, Calif. 

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

Bonterra Helps Green the Greens

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    Bonterra Vineyards, the official wine of The PGA of America and the best-selling wine made from organic grapes in the U.S., is helping golf courses across the country become "greener" through a partnership with Audubon International.
  
     The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program guides courses in environmentally friendly practices, from increasing wildlife habitat around the golf course to finding natural ways to reduce pesticide and water use.

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

Wine Industry Leaders Seek More Education on 'Green Issues'

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    The wine industry is making a concerted effort to adopt environmentally responsible practices, but sees a need for better education among both consumers and professionals on many "green" issues, according to two surveys of wine industry executives conducted by Robert Smiley, professor and director of wine studies in the Graduate School of Management at the University of California at Davis.

     "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 Goes 'Green' With New Wine Line and Even Its Tram

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    Sterling Vineyards has unveiled a new line of organic wines from Mendocino County.

     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...

It's Good to Be a SLO Local

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    To celebrate the passion that San Luis Obispo County residents demonstrate for the local wine industry, and in recognition of California Wine Month, the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance -- in partnership with the San Luis Obispo Vintners and Central Coast Vineyard Team -- is hosting a new program called "Community Day 2008" this Saturday (Sept. 20).

     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...

Paraiso Easily Passes the Sustainability Test

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    Paraiso, the oldest estate in Monterey's famed Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, has passed an exhaustive independent audit of its farming practices, clearing the way for official certification as a "Sustainable Vineyard." 
 
     There is much debate in the wine industry regarding various "going green" business models. On the grape growing side, one emerging "farming for the future" trend is "sustainable viticulture." And while "sustainability" may seem a new buzzword to some, to the Central Coast Vineyard Team, it is an area in which they've already invested well over a...

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