Sokol Blosser Winery named one of Oregon's top 100 Green Companies to work for

Big congratulations go out to Sokol Blosser Winery who has been voted one of the top 100 Green Companies to work for in Oregon by the Oregon Business Journal! Based on survey results from the winery's employees, this win shows that being committed to sustainable practices pays off not only for the environment and the bottom line, but also in being a great place to work. Here are some facts about Sokol Blosser's green efforts at the winery (courtesy of the SB website):

• Sokol Blosser farms their estate vineyards organically and received full USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) organic certification in 2005 from Oregon Tilth.
• The estate has been certified by Salmon-Safe as a vineyard that protects and restores salmon habitat.
• They use 50% biodiesel in their farm tractors.
• Their underground barrel cellar, built to US Green Building Council standards, became the first winery in the country to earn the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
• They use unbleached paper products for labels, wine boxes and gift bags whenever possible.
• Sokol Blosser staff recycles everything they can, from office paper to pallet shrinkwrap.

As a result of all their efforts, Sokol Blosser is one of the country's most environmentally friendly wineries. According to the survey their employees filled out, they apparently are also a great company to work for. Congratulations on a job well done!