How about central Spain?

If so, chances are you"ve consumed an "organic" wine--perhaps without even knowing it...

All 24 planted acres are sustainably farmed and part of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Program, and the winery purchases fruit only from growers who farm sustainably.

As part of the CSWP, Coppola has become a learning-teaching vineyard...

Charcoal sends soot and carbon monoxide into the air, lump charcoal contributes to both deforestation and greenhouse gas, and briquettes can contain various carcinogenic chemicals from the wood's previous life.

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"We are simply thrilled," said owners Richard and Pam Niner in a press release. "We recognize that LEED Certification is a significant achievement, given the complexities of a winery operation, and one that was very important to our entire team."

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the preeminent building rating program that is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings.

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Although the estate had used pesticides sparingly in the past, it began farming organically in 2000. In 2002, Vice President of Vineyards and Production Ivo Jeramaz became interested in Biodynamics after attending a lecture by French Biodynamics pioneer Nicolas Jay...

* Ancient Peaks Winery (Paso Robles): Take a free tour of Ancient Peak's sustainably farmed Margarita Vineyard and historic Rancho Santa Margarita on Earth Day. By appointment only.

Info: 805-365-7045, or www.ancientpeaks.com

* Claiborne & Churchill Vintners (San Luis Obispo's Edna Valley): Claiborne & Churchill is offering a Green Building Tour and Wine Tasting on April 17 to celebrate Earth Month...

* Artesa Vineyards & Winery (Napa Valley): Artesa is offering a discounted tour and tasting on April 22. The excursion, offered at $30 (33 percent off the regular price), includes a tour of the winery followed by an educational tour of the Pinot Noir vineyard. Guides will talk about their green practices and water conservation efforts, and the event includes a tasting...

Whether you're passionate about protecting the environment, dealing with a bout of spring fever after a long winter, or a wine lover eager to experience a new wine region, California's wineries and hotels are making it easy to escape for an eco-friendly getaway...

Part of his philosophy involved embracing organic viticulture by eliminating the use of chemical fertilizers and herbicides in his vineyard...