Link to Spectrum News 1 (July 4, 2024) | Van Drunen is the owner and winemaker of Charlie & Echo, an urban winery in San Diego producing natural craft wine from local vineyards. Van Drunen said they’re the first winery tasting room in Southern California to be certified as a California Green Business, and the first tasting room of any kind to be certified in San Diego County. The California Green Business certification focuses on improving energy and water efficiency, reducing waste and improving air quality. (Watch full segment)
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