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Odette earns LEED Gold certification

March 2017
 
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Napa, Calif.—Odette Estate Winery in the Stags Leap District AVA earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Odette is owned by the PlumpJack Group, which also owns CADE Estate Winery that was the first winery in Napa Valley to earn the gold certification for its entire estate.

In a statement announcing its certification, the winery noted that it is a member of the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) organization and utilizes 100% organic farming methods, featuring an 8,500-square-foot planted living roof and 2,500-square-feet of solar panels, generating 30,000 kilowatts of solar power per year. Polycarbonate paneling is used around the building to create light without the use of energy, and shipping containers have been recycled into the winemaker’s office and laboratory, employee break room, and restroom. The winery also plans to incorporate education about sustainability and LEED standards into guest tours and tastings. 
 

 
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