Wind Power and Wine

In the business of grape growing and wine making, one vineyard in New York stands out. Hunt Country Vineyards is a sixth-generation family owned vineyard in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of western New York. Dedicated to sustainability, the Hunt family has grown grapes for over a century on the same land, and has been producing rare and distinctive 100% New York wines for 28 years.

Who: Hunt Vineyards

What: Installed one Windspire

Where: Hunt Country Vineyards in Branchport, New York

Why: The Hunt family is now using renewable energy to provide power to its winery operations. A thirty-foot tall Windspire wind turbine spins silently in the middle of the farm. Compliment sustainability program, provide clean power and attract customers

When: Summer 2009

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“It is so quiet that one needs to stand next to it to hear any sound at all,” said Vineyard owner, Art Hunt. “The Windspire is already attracting a lot of attention, which is great for our business.”

Website: www.huntwines.com (link to www.huntwines.com)