Constellation Brands Announces Franciscan Estate Winery as Its 2016 Internal Sustainability Award Winner

• Franciscan Estate recognized for water stewardship initiatives, energy efficiency efforts and highly engaged environmental teams
• Award is given annually to one Constellation facility to recognize outstanding environmental practices

Finalists for award included Nava Brewery, Robert Mondavi Winery, Ruffino Estates and Napa Valley Vineyard Operations Team

VICTOR, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2017 - Constellation Brands has announced Franciscan Estate Winery in Napa Valley, California, as the winner of the company's 2016 Internal Sustainability Award. The award, given annually by Constellation to one of its facilities, recognizes Franciscan Estate's continued commitment to minimizing its environmental impact.

"Our team puts a deep focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, which is a true passion and point of pride for us," said Janet Myers, general manager and director of winemaking, Franciscan Estate and Mt. Veeder Winery. "Receiving this award is an honor for our entire team, and gives recognition to the focus we place on sustainable practices in the winery and vineyards every day."

Franciscan Estate's recent sustainability achievements include:

• Collaborator on a project to restore nine miles of the Napa River.
• Reduced landscaping water usage by nearly 2 million gallons per year since 2014 by utilizing processed wastewater for drip irrigation, implementing landscaping redesigns and planting drought resistant plants.
• Highly engaged "Green" and "Blue" teams help solve sustainability and water challenges. One of the many improvements to come from these teams is an 80% reduction in water use for tank sanitation.
• Continued energy efficiency efforts in administrative areas, including installation of ENERGY STAR® products, programmable thermostats and electricity misers.

"I am proud of the entire team at Franciscan Estate for the commitment they show to producing their high-quality wines in an environmentally responsible way," said Rob Sands, president and chief executive officer, Constellation Brands. "They are a great example of how our facilities around the world are taking proactive steps to minimize our environmental impact to ensure our long-term success."