‘Green Medal’ awarded to two Paso Robles wineries
Accepting the 2016 California Green Medal Awards were: (L-R) Lucas Pope of Halter Ranch Vineyard; Katie Jackson of Jackson Family Wines; Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard; and Dirk Heuvel of McManis Family Vineyards.
Tablas Creek and Halter Ranch 2016 CA Green Medal Award recipients
–Paso Robles wineries Tablas Creek and Halter Ranch were recently awarded the California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Award. Tablas Creek was the recipient of the Community Award and Halter Ranch the Environment Award.
Sustainable winegrowing is a comprehensive set of practices that are environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable.
Partner and general manager at Tablas Creek Vineyard, Jason Haas said it’s a testament to the innovative sustainability work being done here in Paso Robles that two neighbors were both recognized in a major state-wide award. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of the California wine community,” he said. “We have, I think, an opportunity to lead California agriculture’s push toward sustainability…I feel like we have the opportunity to really make a difference in our local community and among our peers in being advocates for innovative practices in our vineyard, winery, and business.”
Halter Ranch General Manager Skylar Stuck said they were honored to be recognized as a leader in sustainable winegrowing, along with their neighbors at Tablas Creek. “Decisions in the vineyard, the winery and with our business and employees are made with the mission of sustainability in mind,” he said.
Sustainable vineyard and winery practices conserve water and energy, maintain healthy soil, protect air and water quality, enhance relations with employees and communities, preserve local ecosystems and wildlife habitat, and improve the economic vitality of vineyards and wineries.
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