Jackson Family Pushes for Greater Action on Climate Change and Sustainability

Wine Spectator – full article linked below.

California-based wine giant sets itself ambitious environmental goals for 2030 and urges other wineries to follow suit.

At Jackson Family Wines’ large Oakville winemaking facility, an extensive solar-panel array produces more than 680 megawatt-hours per year, offsetting more than 40 percent of the winery’s electricity use. (Courtesy of Jackson Family Wines)

August 26th, 2021
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