Sustainability

Since the opening of Torii Mor's new gravity-flow winery in September of 2007, they have been very conscious about the environment. The winery and Olson Estate Vineyard certifications include:

LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) Certification

LIVE is a non-profit organization providing education and certification for vineyards using international standards of sustainable viticultural and enological practices in both wine-grape and wine production. These practices are based on a score system consisting of basic required practices, prohibited practices and numerous ecological options.

  • Torii Mor practices responsible stewardship in the fertilization, water consumption, chemicals and fuel used in production of their wine as well as in the vineyard.

LEED-GOLD Certification

On March 31st, 2010, Torii Mor received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) GOLD Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with a score of 42 points! In order to achieve this level of certification the facility must meet specific guidelines and criteria. Some of the ways that Torii Mor was able to achieve this certification are:

  • Sustainable site development - the roof of the winery has a low Heat Island Effect impact in part due to the photovoltaic system and, in part, because the metal roofing has a low Solar Reflectance Index
  • Energy Efficiency - a 47.5kW Photovoltaic System was installed to optimize energy performance and create on-site renewable energy - earning them exemplary performance
  • Water Savings - installation of aerators with a low gpm (gallon per minute) to reduce overall water use by 30%
  • Planted native plants that eliminate the need for frequent watering and an irrigation system
  • Materials Selection and Resources - materials used contained recycled content in the construction of the winery while diverting over 60% of the construction waste
  • Indoor Environmental Quality - use only low emitting paints and coatings as well as meeting Indoor Air Quality Performance during construction and after
  • Gravity-Flow Winemaking

Torii Mor continues it's dedication to the practice of sustainable living in the winery and tasting room by:

  • Using recycled products in the tasting room as well as the winery when possible - boxes and bottle shippers are all recycleable or made from recycled products
  • Green Housekeeping products and policy used in the offices and winery
  • Recycling of bottles and wine foil in the tasting room
  • Recycle corks