After thirty-one years, not only has Peju Province Winery become an integral piece of the Napa Valley landscape, it also serves as a universal model for any locally minded, environmentally conscious business. The iconic winery represents years of hard work and dedication by founders Tony and Herta Peju and their unspoken promise to be a good neighbor in the Napa Valley. That enthusiasm is shared by daughters Lisa and Ariana, who are committed to continuing the Peju legacy for years to come. The sisters grew up with great respect for the land and the ecosystem of the valley; as adults they turned their environmental interests into numerous earthfriendly o n t h e r o a d initiatives at the winery and in the vineyards. With the sun as a plentiful partner, the Peju family installed 10,000 square feet of solar panels, which generate nearly 40% of the NOV E M B E R - D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 4 39 GOING Green Sustainability From vine to bottle, the making of Silverado Vineyards’ exquisite wine depends on the experienced hands of a strong community Good wine is about people, from every hand that helps create our Cabernet Sauvignon to every current and future friend who lifts a glass of our wine around the dinner table. We would not be Silverado Vineyards without a strong community, which is why the Miller family, who owns the winery, feels so strongly about being a good neighbor. Of course that starts with how we go about our daily tasks. Our entire estate is sustainably farmed: 15% is farmed organically; 70% is Certified Napa Green; 50% is preserved in the Land Trust exclusively for open space and agriculture use. Our solar panels power 40% of the winery. We are proud of these accomplishments, but they are just the beginning. We know we can and will do better. For us, sustainable is not simply a farming method, it is an approach to all of our activities. It is the driving force behind everything we do to ensure that this winery and estate are here for generations of our customers, neighbors and the Millers to enjoy. Silverado Vineyards is a proud sponsor of “Sustainable Life” in NVL Magazine 6121 Silverado Trail • (707) 257-1770 • www.silveradovineyards.com annual energy used throughout the winery. Most important, during the 30-year lifetime of the system, greenhouse gases and air pollutants will be greatly reduced with this socially responsible and environmentally sound step. Peju’s Rutherford Estate is a California Certified Organic Farm. In 2009 the winery was certified as a Green Winery under the Napa Green Program and recertified in July 2013 for an additional three years. Sustainability doesn’t stop in the vineyards. It is the mantra of every employee and affects every decision that is made, from vine to bottle. For more information, please visit peju.com or call Peju Province Winery directly at 707.963.3600. For more information on the Napa County Green Business Program visit www.greenbusinessca.org or contact Danielle Schmitz at dschmitz@nctpa.net. NAPA VALLEY BUSINESS SPOtLIGHT by the Napa County Green Business Program PEJU PROVINCE WINERY
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