From the beginning Jack and Jamie chose to preserve what was already there. They restored the ancient homestead and raised their family in 'the house that Schram built', keeping 155 acres of forest while using only 43 acres for vineyards.
- 601kW from two solar arrays
- 2,537solar panels
- 372,712lbs of CO2 avoided a year
- 155acres of forest kept
When Jack and Jamie Davies purchased the property that once belonged to Jacob Schram they had a choice. They could tear down the old house and build something modern, clear more of the trees to make room for additional vineyards, or fashion a state-of-the-art winery facility. At Schramsberg, preservation has always been an integral part of the plan.
In 1967 Jack Davies served as chairman of a citizen committee formed to support the creation of the Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve. To carry on his legacy, the Davies family established the Jack L. Davies Fund, which underwrites research and education towards the preservation and sustainability of agricultural lands. A portion of the proceeds from Schramsberg Querencia Rosé benefits the JLD Fund.
Today, Hugh Davies and the Schramsberg team carry this further with practices and policies set forth by the Napa Green Certified Winery and Land programs. The solar arrays offset the CO2 absorbed by 207 acres of trees.
- Vineyards owned and under contract include nine full organic operations, three biodynamic, seven Fish Friendly Farming certified, four California Sustainable Alliance certified and six Sonoma Sustainable certified.
- Since 2005, Juster Vineyard in Anderson Valley has operated under full organic operations.
- Voluntary adoption of no-till farming practices since 1993.
- Strict adherence to Napa County hillside ordinances.
- Sustainable agriculture and Integrated Pest Management techniques.
- Only organic or naturally derived fertilizers; composted grape material builds soil structure and water efficiency.
- Maximum efficiency of water applications, minimizing waste.
- Preservation of the 155 acres of forest surrounding the Diamond Mountain estate.
- On the initial advisory panel of the Napa Green Winery Certification Program.
- No bleach or related chlorine compounds anywhere in the winery.
- A strict recycling program since early 1980: glass, metals, plastic, cardboard, paper and wooden pallets.
- Efficient lighting in all work spaces, and most of our wine stored in underground caves instead of temperature-controlled warehouses.
