An important aspect of our clean & green sustainability system was the construction of our wine cellar which is completely underground and remains between 52° to 58° all year. This passive geothermal benefit allows us to age our wines at the perfect temperature without using any energy to heat or cool our barrel room. The result is improved sustainability and a reduced carbon footprint.
Ninety percent of our wines come from local vineyards. By using local grapes we reduce the amount of fuel used for transportation to our crush pad. One of our primary goals at Stoutridge is to capture the local flavor. Indeed, many of our wines are farm-centric where we bottle a wine that is made 100% from the vines of a small Hudson Valley farm in an attempt to capture its authenticity.