Mendocino CountysÕ Parducci Wine Cellars has taken steps that made it the first carbon neutral winery in the US and has taken significant water savings actions. In 2007, Parducci reduced the amount of water used in its vineyard for frost protection and irrigation by 30% from 2004 levels. The water used in the winemaking facility for activities such as barrel washing is captured, cleaned, and run through the on-site wetland for polishing. Parducci reclaims this water for later application in their vineyards and uses significantly less energy than conventional water treatment facilities to do so. This is combined with efficiency upgrades, extensive renewable power investments and bio-diesel farm equipment that all serve to cut energy use and reduce environmental impacts.