Environmental Stewardship

At Lange, we celebrate the natural beauty of the Willamette Valley, and our investment in sustainability helps to ensure the health of our vineyards for generations to come.

LIVE Certification

In 2006, Lange Estate Vineyard achieved the highest level of certified sustainable viticulture through the Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) program. Sustainability goals and standards outlined by LIVE ensures the preservation of native habitat, watershed quality, and wildlife through rigorous biodiversity requirements and whole-farm certification.

Salmon Safe Certification

Salmon-Safe certification for winegrowers focuses on reducing runoff from hillside vineyards and the enhancement of native biodiversity on vineyard sites. This Pacific-Northwest based certification program is operated in partnership with Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE), modeled after European standards for Integrated Production certification by the IOBC (International Organization for Biological Control).

Eco Series Glass

In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we have made the decision to bottle the majority of our wines in ECO SeriesTM glass. These bottles reduce stress on the environment by using recycled glass, optimized and green energy in manufacturing, and lighter weight glass reducing transportation impact. We also encourage our customers to recycle their wine bottles after they have enjoyed what’s inside.

Solar Panels

The installation of a 41 kilowatt solar system provides a significant portion of our electricity needs throughout the season, keeping thousands of pounds of CO2 out of our atmosphere. We have an additional 12 kilowatts of solar panels spread across our properties. Our combined 53 kilowatts of solar energy has the yearly CO2 cleansing ability of 13,780 trees!

Quality wine begins with quality fruit in the vineyard.

More Sustainable Vineyard Practices

Lange Estate has installed a water retention system off the roof of our barn, allowing us to reuse rain water for irrigation and spraying, instead of pulling water from a well.

During harvest, we compost all of the stems, seeds, and skins left over from crush for use in the vineyard to aide in growing the next season’s crop. We also compost organic waste from the kitchen and take pride in recycling as much as possible, including used foils/capsules from our bottles.

Local Glass Reduces Carbon Footprint

Domestically made glass, sourced locally, means reducing our carbon footprint. 

We bottle our wines exclusively in domestically made O-I bottles, supplied through fellow family-owned business, Pioneer Packaging. The bottles are manufactured right here in the Pacific Northwest, and have an average of 70% recycled glass.

“When you get married and have children, you’re bringing new generations into the farm and into the world, and sustainability takes on a much deeper meaning and requires a holistic approach.” – Jesse Lange

We’re looking to make the highest quality wines – from growing the grapes all the way to our packaging. 

Partnering With

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we are thrilled to partner with Revino Bottles!

Revino offers the only glass wine bottle in the U.S. specifically designed for reuse. They have developed an efficient and environmentally friendly process that allows their wine bottles to be cleaned, sterilized, and reused, significantly reducing the need for new glass production, minimizing waste, and preserving resources used in all aspects of manufacturing and delivery.

Inspired by the former glass bottle ecosystem from the dairy industry, and reusable glass programs in Europe, Revino Bottles embraces the opportunity for similar practices in the Willamette Valley wine industry, leading to a more sustainable cycle.

We are delighted to partner with Revino as part of our goal to make world-class wines and keep our planet healthy for future generations of wine makers and wine consumers. Our first wine in a Revino Bottle is our 2023 Evangeline Pinot Noir, and we are excited for many more vintages to come!

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