Sequoia Grove Winery, in Rutherford, Calif., is celebrating its 40th harvest with a new winemaking facility and a renewed emphasis on sustainable agriculture.
The winery recently become certified in Napa Green Land and Fish-Friendly Farming for its estate vineyards as well as re-certification as a Napa Green Winery.
Sequoia Grove Winery is taking its environmental message beyond the winery by joining 1% for the Planet. As a 1% for the Planet member, Sequoia Grove Winery has committed to donating 1% of sales from its Vineyard Series wines to the nonprofit Save the Redwoods League.
“For us, the coastal redwood tree is more than just our brand icon; it’s a symbol of persistence, fortitude and interconnectedness,” explains Steve Bowden, vp- sales & marketing. “These magnificent trees represent a true sense of place along a narrow strip of the California coast, just like our Vineyard Series wines. We are proud to partner with these great organizations to protect and preserve habitat for endangered old and new-growth sequoia groves.”
“We are extremely excited to be celebrating our 40th harvest,” explains Rick Bonitati, president. “Over the last few years, the winery has focused efforts on improvements across all facets of the operation including precision farming techniques, viticulture, sustainability and the replanting of the estate vineyards. Now with the new winemaking and educational facilities, our dedicated team is even further inspired to continue our mission to produce wines of distinction and provide an exceptional Napa Valley experience for our guests. We’ve only just begun to see the results of this undertaking; the future looks very promising.”