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Drink Green: A Toast to Sustainable Winegrowing

Saturday, April 6

Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost: $5.00

Address & Location:
Multiple wineries, 42415 Road 208, Friant, CA Latitude: 36.98404, Longitude: -119.71159.

Phone: (800) 613-0709

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.maderawinetrail.com

Details: Travel to participating wineries for “Drink Green: A Toast to Sustainable Winegrowing” celebrating Madera County’s commitment to sustainable winegrowing and winemaking practices. Taste a variety of delicious wines and “drink green” while learning a few things about what makes our wines eco-conscious: -Owl Box Programs -Grape growing using non-tillage and micro-irrigation management for efficiency. -Energy efficient building materials and equipment in winery buildings and vineyards. -Vineyard composting using biproducts of wine filtering. -Farming and planting methods for best land and water usage. -Certified Organic Winemaking Programs -Solar panels powering wineries, buildings and water wells -Recycling programs used at the wineries. Participating wineries will have education on winegrowing and winemaking, along with small bites and live music at various locations. Check our website for a list of participating wineries.