Three wines from Hunt Country Vineyards on Keuka Lake were served at the Jan. 20 Green Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC, in recognition of the winery's environmental stewardship efforts. The Ball, hosted by the clean technology, conservation and environmental communities, honored Pres. Obama at the Newseum Sunday evening.
Hunt Country's Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Alchemy – a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Noiret and Merlot — was served in the Ball's VIP rooms.
"Passionate as we are about renewable energy and sustainability, we are thrilled to be a part of this prestigious event," said Art Hunt, co-owner of Hunt Country Vineyards.
The Ball's Steering Committee chose Hunt Country for their efforts to produce quality wines sustainably. The winery has incorporated a geothermal heating/cooling system in their operation to reduce fossil fuel use. A wind turbine generates electricity for their tasting room, and a composting operation converts grapes skins, stems and seeds into high-quality fertilizer which is spread back into the vineyards.
Hunt has also contributed substantially to the ongoing debate on hydraulic fracturing and its implications for the Finger Lakes wine region.
Hunt Country Vineyards, a sixth-generation family farm and winery in the heart of the New York's Finger Lakes region, has been producing 100% New York wines since 1981. Hunt wines have been served at the United Nations and featured on NBC's Today Show.
Three wines from Hunt Country Vineyards on Keuka Lake were served at the Jan. 20 Green Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC, in recognition of the winery's environmental stewardship efforts. The Ball, hosted by the clean technology, conservation and environmental communities, honored Pres. Obama at the Newseum Sunday evening.
Hunt Country's Dry Riesling, Chardonnay and Alchemy – a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Noiret and Merlot — was served in the Ball's VIP rooms.
"Passionate as we are about renewable energy and sustainability, we are thrilled to be a part of this prestigious event," said Art Hunt, co-owner of Hunt Country Vineyards.
The Ball's Steering Committee chose Hunt Country for their efforts to produce quality wines sustainably. The winery has incorporated a geothermal heating/cooling system in their operation to reduce fossil fuel use. A wind turbine generates electricity for their tasting room, and a composting operation converts grapes skins, stems and seeds into high-quality fertilizer which is spread back into the vineyards.
Hunt has also contributed substantially to the ongoing debate on hydraulic fracturing and its implications for the Finger Lakes wine region.
Hunt Country Vineyards, a sixth-generation family farm and winery in the heart of the New York's Finger Lakes region, has been producing 100% New York wines since 1981. Hunt wines have been served at the United Nations and featured on NBC's Today Show.
