Ponte Family Estate Offers An Eco Friendly Wine Escape

  • April 18, 2015
Ponte Family Estate Offers An Eco Friendly Wine Escape
The 60-room, mission-style Ponte Vineyard Inn is an ideal wine-country hotel for visitors to enjoy a “stay in the country.” Ponte Family Estate offers an approachable, memorable experience that welcomes both new and experienced wine lovers. Visitors can enjoy tours of the winemaking process, participate in special events like the Annual Grape Stomp Festival, or work with the winery's event planners to create an exceptional wine country wedding or other special event. With its picturesque setting, approachable wines, farm-fresh cuisine, upscale lodging and array of activities, Ponte Family Estate is one of the most sought-after and complete wine destinations in Southern California.

On Earth Day 2015, Ponte Family Estate will receive the prestigious Environmental Leader Award from the Elsinore-Murrieta-Anza Resource Conservation District (EMARCD) recognizing its commitment to sustainability. In 2010, Ponte Winery became the first winery in Temecula Valley to become a Certified California Sustainable Winegrower (CCSW) and has continued to lead the valley on conservation best practices. The award ceremony will be held at Ponte Vineyard Inn and will be attended by Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington, newly appointed by Governor Jerry Brown.

“With Governor Brown's recent mandate to cut water usage by 25%, it is a great honor to be recognized for conservation and sustainable practices,” explains Founder and Managing Partner Claudio Ponte. “We feel lucky to have had the unwavering support of Senator Stone as our county supervisor for the past ten years and are excited to work with Supervisor Washington on our continued mission to influence positive change in the community.”

Ponte Vineyard Inn's commitment to green practices has also earned it a “Green Leaders” distinction from TripAdvisor. Ponte incorporates green practices in everything they do–from low-water irrigation systems and soil sensors in the vineyards, to electric bus tours, to solar panels on the roof of Ponte Vineyard Inn. Ponte also uses energy and water-efficient equipment and appliances throughout the estate, from the fermentation tank yard to guest rooms, where any leftover amenities are recycled through a partnership with “Clean the World.” All employees are thoroughly trained on Ponte's core mission to leave a light carbon footprint in Temecula Wine Country and on the Earth.

Visit website: www.pontevineyardinn.com.