![]() Many wineries have no idea where they fall along this spectrum, and performing some kind of a water audit-even if it’s just to measure how much water you use to clean a typical tank or barrel-will help establish a baseline. It generally takes about 6 gallons of water to make 1 gallon of wine (though estimates vary from as little as 2 gallons all the way up to 20). The old saying goes, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” This is absolutely true for water conservation it’s critical to know where your starting point is. That being said, now is as good a time as any to craft a water-reducing plan at your own winery. Some items are easy to implement (like pushing grape skins with a broom instead of a hose), and some are more expensive (like investing in state-of-the-art “clean in place” tanks like the University of California, Davis, has just done). The below tips and tricks are not a universal checklist for every winemaker, as we all have different facilities, different practices and different needs. We don’t want to compromise cleanliness (and therefore quality), so coming up with ways to use less water in the winery can seem like a daunting task. ![]() For wineries, where cleaning and sanitation are mission-critical and non-negotiable, it’s tough to rationalize using less. ![]() We all know it’s a precious resource and one that we must conserve in our homes, in our vineyards and in our businesses. It takes about 6 gallons of water to produce 1 gallon of wine, though figures vary by winery. ![]()
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