San Francisco, Calif.—Bogle Vineyards in Clarksburg, Calif., is the winner of the 2018 Green Medal Leader Award. Bogle is one of four wine companies that were honored for efforts in sustainability by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, California Association of Winegrape Growers, Wine Institute, Lodi Winegrape Commission, Napa Valley Vintners, Sonoma County Winegrowers and Vineyard Team.

Bogle Vineyards has certified 1,200 acres of estate vineyards under the Lodi Rules program and since 2010 has paid $2.8 million in bonuses for partner growers that certify through Lodi Rules. More than 90% of the company’s total grapes are now from certified vineyards.

The Environment Award was given to St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in Rutherford, Calif., after reducing its water use by 50% and supply 80% of power needs from solar. The Community Award went to KG Vineyard Management in Lodi, Calif., for the company’s commitment to employee training and working with sustainably certified vineyards. Cakebread Cellars in Napa Valley won the Business Award for its commitment to investing in their employees and by diverting 92% of the company’s waste in the past two years.