by Shannon Brock | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Environmental stewardship
We installed a 28kW solar panel system in October 2015. The system was designed to generate 98% of our energy needs to operate the winery, tasting room and case storage facility. It continues to exceed our expectations. As the bar chart shows, we have generated...
by Shannon Brock | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Environmental stewardship, videos, vineyard
Since its inception in the early 1990’s, Silver Thread has been a leader in sustainable viticulture in the Finger Lakes. Visit our vineyard during the October 2018 Riesling harvest to see our holistic practices in action. Fostering a healthy, living soil is the...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Environmental stewardship, Red Wines, videos
April 4, 2019–Good Earth Cabernet Franc 2017 is a brand new wine for Silver Thread and the first time we’ve made a varietal-labeled Cabernet Franc. The grapes were sourced from our bio-intensive vineyard block during the first year we attempted this non-chemical...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 9, 2018 | Environmental stewardship, special promotions
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, Silver Thread will host its third annual Good Earth Day event. The day will celebrate the upcoming harvest and the vibrant Finger Lakes community, which includes delicious food, wine, and dedicated people working together to make great...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 19, 2018 | Environmental stewardship
April 19, 2018– The data is in on our 28kW solar energy system… and it continues to exceed expectations. We produced 33,080 kilowatt hours of electricity in 2017. Our usage was 26,109 kilowatt hours. That means we produced 30% more energy than we used! ...
by Shannon Brock | Feb 27, 2018 | Environmental stewardship, wine sales
Peter J. FitzRandolph has lived in the Finger Lakes Region for most of his adult life. During that time, he has enjoyed watching the growth of our local wine industry as it evolved from rustic beginnings into the world-class wine region we know today. After a 30-year...
by Shannon Brock | Sep 20, 2017 | Environmental stewardship, news
Sept. 20, 2017– Silver Thread Vineyard raised $625 for the Lodi Food Pantry at its Good Earth Day event on September 9, 2017. Thanks to a great turnout at this second annual event, 25% more was raised than last year. All tasting fees and vineyard tour fees...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 10, 2017 | Environmental stewardship, special promotions
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, Silver Thread will host the second annual Good Earth Day event. The day will celebrate the upcoming harvest and the vibrant Finger Lakes community, which includes great food, wine, and dedicated people working together to make great...
by Shannon Brock | Jun 5, 2017 | Environmental stewardship, news
June 5, 2017– Our 28kW solar energy generation system went live on October 23, 2015. After 18 months of generating and using electricity produced on-site, the system is exceeding our expectations. Here is a summary of the system’s performance to date:...
by Shannon Brock | Jul 23, 2016 | Environmental stewardship, news, special promotions
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, Silver Thread will host a new special event called Good Earth Day. The day will celebrate the upcoming harvest and the vibrant Finger Lakes community, which includes great food, wine, and dedicated people working together to make...
by Shannon Brock | Jan 20, 2016 | Environmental stewardship, news
January 20, 2016– Our 28kW solar system has been operational since October 23, 2015. The system consists of 108 panels in three arrays and is installed on a south-facing slope at our farm. It was designed and installed by QwikSolar of Geneva, NY. Despite the...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 6, 2015 | Environmental stewardship
July 20, 2015–Today, Silver Thread Vineyard broke ground on a 28 kilowatt solar panel system that is expected to provide 100% of the winery’s energy needs. The system will be installed by Qwik Solar of Geneva, NY, and should be operational in time for...
