Sustainability

Every day we look out over the Rogue Valley and feel the blessings bestowed upon us by the beauty and grace of this land.
Every day we gaze into our Tasting Room and appreciate every beloved member of our staff serving our cherished visitors and the devoted fans of our wine.
We strongly feel the obligation and dedication to all. To the land, we owe stewardship that creates and supports life today and tomorrow.
To the people, we owe an environment that supports health and well-being.
To our wines consumers, we dedicate ourselves to offering them a wholesome and healthy product to enjoy.
At Kriselle Cellars, we are committed to giving the best of ourselves to this land and to our people.

Powered by Southern Oregon Sunshine:
Since August 2022 all of our production and all of our hospitality is powered by our own solar array using sunshine (100% sustainable energy) to make our world shine.

In the vineyard:
All our of farming practices work to maintain the health of our soils, the vibrancy of our vines, and sustainability of the land.
Our cover crops are planted annually in the fall to retain moisture and contribute nutrients to the soil, reducing the need for herbicides or pesticides.
Each spring we release 1,000’s of beneficial insects to eliminate harmful pests naturally, and without the use of sprays.
Our fright kites are a quiet and natural method for reducing bird pressure without harming grape predators.
We use our water rights judiciously, knowing the precious resource must be shared, watering only what the plants need, and not wasting a drop.

In the winery:
All agents for winemaking and sanitizing are natural compounds.
Cleanliness is our highest priority ensuring that wines produced at Kriselle Cellars are without microbial issues and healthy to consume.

In the tasting room:
All of our flooring, interior walls and exterior are constructed from reclaimed lumber.
Our heating and cooling is fueled by geo-thermal energy.
Our kitchen uses local and organic ingredients, whenever possible.
We reduce waste of all materials, whenever possible.
We recycle paper, glass, cardboard, cans, bottles, and food scraps.
We reuse packing material and carrying cases and bags.

For the people:
We treat our staff and workers with respect and dignity and we invest in their well-being.
We offer remunerations that exceed industry standards so that they themselves can flourish.
We offer growth potential and a positive work environment to nurture personal and professional development and enrichment.

For the future:
Kriselle Cellars is forever seeking new ways to be energy efficient and mindful of our beautiful environment. The best is yet to come...