LODI, Calif., Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2016 harvest
has come to a close at LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards,
marking the end of a three-month, around the clock sprint for
Aaron Lange, VP of Viticulture
Operations, and the entire vineyard team. The family's 2,200
certified sustainable acres produced average-plus yields and high
quality fruit, which winemakers predict will take minimal handling
to produce a memorable vintage.
There is little rest for Lange, whose daily responsibilities
span his work as Chair of the California Association of Winegrape
Growers, being a proud father of three, and ensuring that
LangeTwins' commitment to quality and sustainability is maintained
for future generations.
"Defining sustainability doesn't have to be complicated,"
explained Lange. "With every decision we make – from our
environment and employees, to our community and family – we strive
to reduce the negative impacts and increase the positive
impacts."
This dedication is not only about growing more grapes. The
holistic approach is evidenced throughout Lange's lifetime in the
vineyard, notably by his initiative to repurpose 20 acres of the
winery's land for use in a habitat restoration project in
partnership with Audubon of California and Center for Land-Based Learning.
The project gives students the opportunity to learn real world
conservation skills by aiding in planting and maintenance of the
habitat through the area's Student and Landowner Education and
Watershed Stewardship Program.
"Educating the next generation about stewardship to the land –
like my father, Randy, and Uncle Brad taught my siblings, cousins
and myself – will always be needed," continued Lange. "It's
important to be connected to where your food comes from, even if
you aren't the one producing it."
For its pioneering efforts in the industry, LangeTwins was
awarded the 2014 Platinum International Award of Excellence in
Sustainable Winegrowing by the Botanical Research Institute of
Texas and the 2006 Leopold
Conservation Award for its work in riparian habitat
restoration.
"The best part of all is you can taste the passion for the land
in the wine," says winemaker David
Akiyoshi. "And this season's vintage is a testament to the
work Aaron and the team do every day."
About LangeTwins Winery and Vineyards
For five
generations, the LangeTwins family has been a sustainable winegrape
grower in the Lodi appellation of
California. The LangeTwins Winery
produces a collection of brands including LangeTwins Reserve,
LangeTwins Estate and Caricature.
For more information visit www.langetwins.com, or connect with
us via www.facebook.com/LangeTwins, @LangeTwins and
www.instagram.com/langetwins.
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