Domaine Serene Celebrates Sustainability Month With Measurable Progress in Environmental Stewardship
The acclaimed Oregon winery highlights decades of land preservation, a 30% lighter wine bottle, and its ongoing investment in people and community.
DAYTON, Ore., October 21, 2026--In recognition of Sustainability Month this October, Domaine Serene Winery is highlighting the deep-rooted stewardship decisions shaping its wines, from preserving Oregon's landscapes to developing a lighter wine bottle and investing in its people.
Grace and Ken Evenstad founded Domaine Serene in 1989, drawn to the Willamette Valley's potential and its similarities to Burgundy. Their vision continues to guide the winery's pursuit to produce world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For more than 35 years, Domaine Serene has held a simple belief: producing exceptional wine carries a responsibility to care for the land and preserve the estate for future generations. This vision permeates across the entire Evenstad Estates portfolio including Château de la Crée, Domaine Evenstad, and Maison Evenstad in Burgundy, France.
"Grace and Ken's vision connected the pursuit of crafting exceptional wine with a responsibility to this estate. Sustainability isn't a new initiative at Domaine Serene. It's always been at the heart of our work," said Rusty Field, CEO & President at Domaine Serene. "Our role is to carry those values forward, caring for the land and supporting the people who will shape Domaine Serene for generations to come."
Protecting the Land Behind the Wines
In the vineyards, cover crops, reduced tilling, composting, and sheep grazing support long-term soil health. Across the estate, planting native species and removing invasive-species help restore habitats, while ladder fuel removal, expanded natural firebreaks, and water reservoirs support wildfire mitigation. Domaine Serene's vineyards have held LIVE, Salmon-Safe, and Bee Friendly certifications since 2013.
Of the approximately 1,000 acres Domaine Serene owns in Oregon, the winery preserves 65% in its natural state, including forests, oak savannahs, and riparian zones. These lands sequester more than 1,500 metric tons of CO2 annually, which is comparable to the annual emissions from roughly 350 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles.
A Lighter Bottle With No Compromise in Quality
"Sustainability is a core pillar for us at Evenstad Estates. When Grace challenged us to create a lighter bottle, it required us to look at things from an entirely different perspective," said Michael Fay, Vice President of Winemaking & Viticulture. "We bring tremendous care to the vineyards and the wines. The bottle deserves the same attention, including the resources needed to make it."