We founded Odette Estate Winery with a guiding philosophy of environmental responsibility and a commitment to preserving our special spot in the Stags Leap District for generations to come.
Organic farming is a natural decision for us, and it’s just as important that our winery construction and operation reflect these priorities. To this end, we hired architect Juan Carlos Fernandez to design our LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certified estate winery. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five critical areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. At Odette Estate, this includes the use of:
- Recycled shipping containers serve as the winemaking office and lab
- Recycled marine plywood flooring
- Concrete mixed with fly ash, a coal by-product that reduces the use of cement
- Perforated aluminum panels for sun protection and natural airflow, reducing the need for cooling
- 8500 square feet of planted living roof
- Naturally insulated caves
- Individually jacketed fermentation tanks
- Polycarbonate paneling and solar panels minimize the use of electricity
- Rainwater capture for irrigation
- Electrical car outlets to encourage green transportation