Mission Statement

We are an environmentally and socially conscious grower, producer and marketer of wines of the highest quality and value.

Working in harmony and with respect for the human spirit, we are committed to sharing information about the enjoyment of food and wine in a lifestyle of moderation and responsibility.

We are dedicated to the continuous growth and development of our people and our business.

Environmental Philosophy

Fetzer Vineyards is an environmentally conscious grower, producer and marketer of wines. We make every effort to ensure that the wine you drink is of the highest quality and value, while managing our impact on the environment.  A process to develop and initiate sustainable business practices was implemented in the mid-1980s.  We don't do it because it's trendy or to make a political statement.  We do it because we believe that it results in better-tasting wines and that it's simply the right thing to do.  Below are some fo the key platforms that form our Environmental Philosophy.

Organic Farming
We are the largest grower of certified organically grown grapes on the North Coast and one of the largest in the world. 100% of our 2,000 farmed acres are certified organic through California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Our organic vineyards are farmed without the use of pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers.

Carbon Emission Mitigation
In March 2000, GHG (greenhouse gas) impacts were assessed with the help of Natural Logic, Inc. With the switch to 100% renewable power, electricity-generated GHG impacts were reduced to zero, and with reductions to landfill, solid waste emissions have been reduced 92%.

Energy Conservation
We are the first and only winery to buy 100% Green Power. Photovoltaics provide 75% of the power used in our Administration Building.

Waste Reduction
Through a company-wide waste reduction effort to recycle all bottles, cardboard, plastic, aluminum, paper, antifreeze, waste oil, fluorescent tubes and glass, we have reduced waste to landfill by 94% since 1990.

Water Management
In 1998, Fetzer and UC Davis created a natural filtration system that employs gravel and sand filters and a planted reed bed. The treated water is used on the winery’s organically farmed grapes and landscaping.

Earth Friendly Packaging
Our bottles are made from 40% recycled glass (post consumer waste). Case boxes are produced from 100% post consumer waste. And our bottles, cartons and capsules are accepted for curbside recycling.

View a list of Fetzer's earth-friendly milestones.