Green from the Ground Up

Wineries commit to environmentally friendly design in their new buildings

Dana Nigro

From the Mar 31, 2010, issue

Looking down into the valley, if you could pick out the Hall winery several miles away along Highway 29 in St. Helena, you might be able to see the 35,000 square feet of solar panels that top its new fermentation and barrel cellars. While those two buildings focus more on function than visual flair, they are equally notable for their design, representing the state of the art in winemaking efficiency.

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