YEARS OF CONSERVATION AND INNOVATION
2010's
2015
2,377 Acres of Winegrapes Certified Sustainable by The Lodi Rules
Invited Center for Land-Based Learning SLEWS Students to Establish Native Habitat along Jahant Woods Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard
2014
Recipient of the BRIT Award of Excellence in Sustainable Wnegrowing
2,340 Acres of Winegrapes Certified Sustainable by the Lodi Rules
Established Hedgerow with California Native Plant Species along Estate Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard for Soil Stabilization and Introduction of Insects, Pollinators, and Birds
Constructed Bottling Line Building with Energy Efficient Insulation and 500kW Photovoltaic Solar Aray on Roof
Installed Bottling Building Cooling System that Predominately Utilizes Crisp Night-Time Air
2013
2,305 Acres of Winegrapes Certified Sustainable by the Lodi Rules
2012
Completed 20 Acre Riparian Habitat Restoration Project with Audubon of California and Center for Land-Based Learning
Added 178 kW Capacity Photovoltaic Solar Array at Winery
Retired 15 Tier0 Diesel Tractors and Replaced with Tier 3 and Tier 4 Tractors for Lower Emissions
2,546 Acres of Winegrapes Certified Sustainable by The Lodi Rules
2011
Over 1,800 Acres of Winegrapes Certified Sustainable by The Lodi Rules
Insulated Six Additional 90,000 Gallon Tanks to Increase Energy Effiency
2010
Reestablished 300 Acres of California Native Cover Crop in Vineyards
Replaced Non-Tiered Diesel Engines with Cleaner Tier 3 and Tier 4 Engines for Lower Emissions
2000's
2009
Installed California's First Winery Bi-facial Photovoltaic Solar Panels above Crushpad
2008
Focused on Water Conservation at Winery
2007
Constructed Solar Array at Winery
Utilized Non-Petroleum Based Dust Control Programs
Adopted Post-Consumer Recycled Products
2006
Created Wildlife Lake at Winery
First LangeTwins Wine Featuring The Lodi Rules Seal
Built Winery with Energy Efficient Materials and Lighting
Installed Extra Cooling Jackets on all Tanks for Energy Conservation
Received California Leopold Award by Sand County Foundation for Enviromental Conservation and Dedication
Recognized as the Sole Representative for the Agriculture Community in the Safe Harbor Agreement
2005
Constructed Solar Arrays at Vineyard Pump
Received Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Award for Leadership in Enviromental Efforts
2004
Constructed Solar Array at Viticulture Headquarters
Adopted Green Waste Chipping
Began Mokelumne River Riparian Habitat Restoration Project
Participated in Safe Harbor Agreement for Enhancement and Endangered Species Protection
2001
Installed Raptor Poles for Predatory Birds in Vineyards
1990's
1999
Recognized by CA Department of Pesticide Regulation for Efforts in Using Sustainable Practices
1997
Recognized by Agriculture Education Foundation for Leadership in Enviromental Stewardship
1995
Began Gill Creek Restoration Project
Developed and Implemented Four-Row Electrostatic Technology
Participated in Biologically Integrated Farming Programs (BIFS)
1994
Introduced Native Habitat Buffer Strips to Encourage Natural Predators
Developed Multi-Row Machinery to Reduce Vineyard Passes
1993
Implemented Permanent No-Till Cover Crop of Native Grasses
1991
Established Owl Boxes
1980's
1989
Created Water Run-Off Entrapment for Ground Water Recharge
Established Song Bird Boxes
Enclosed Tractor Cabs with Carbon Filtration - Worker Safety
1988
Introduced Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat Buffers
Implemented Water Conserving Drip Systems
1987
Established Wood Duck Boxes in Riparian Areas Nurtured Native Oak Tree Seedlings