Kunde Family Estate
Family owned and operated for five generations, Kunde Family Estate produces ultra-premium, 100% estate grown wines in Northern California’s renowned Sonoma Valley. The family is dedicated to the creation of wines that are unique to their land, while farmed with an ethical and sustainable pedigree. The Kunde Family is committed to continue this journey, through all generations, to sustainable stewardship of their estate.
January 5, 2010
Wineries
Kunde Family Winery
Sustainable PracticesBelow is a sampling of the sustainable practices adopted by the Certified Participant. This is not a comprehensive list but provides some examples of the types of practices they use. For more information about their sustainability visit their website here.
ViticultureKunde Family Estate is a contiguous 1,850 acre parcel in the Sonoma Valley. The property stretches 2 miles along the valley floor on Hwy 12, and climbs to 1500 ft in elevation.

Soil ManagementSpreading of straw before rains to prevent erosion

Pest ManagementWorking with school children in painting of owl boxes for pest control

Ecosystem ManagementCreek bank restoration programs for wildlife

Solid Waste Reduction And ManagementComposting of by products from the winery, to be amended into the soil

Human ResourcesTeaching employees in Spanish and English sustainable practices that are used at Kunde Family Estate

Neighbors And CommunityEco / dog hikes that educate the consumer to sustainable practices

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