Delatite Winery
Victoria’s Delatite Winery has picture perfect views with wine and a menu to match, overlooking Mount Buller. Locally sourced food and produce are at the centre of Delatite’s seasonal menu. Delatite Winery was established in 1968 by Robert Ritchie and his wife Vivienne, and to this day is a family run business. David Ritchie is currently at the helm with a continued focus on sustainability and best practice.
Food waste solution at Delatite
As a large working vineyard and a “wine and dine” destination, some food waste is unavoidable.
In stepping up to address this issue, David’s search for solutions led to the Closed Loop and the CLO50 commercial composter. It was determined to be the easiest to use, easy on power and produce a nutrient-rich compost.
Food waste from diners tables and the kitchen is now composted on-site, with the output used to fertilise the permaculture garden, orchard and vines. Crops are then harvested and re-introduced as high quality produce and wines, the cornerstone of Delatite experience.
In an operational sense, the Closed Loop composter has also delivered on other fronts with the waste areas are cleaner and landfill (waste) costs reduced.
"The commercial composter is a key part of our sustainability plan to become Carbon Neutral by 2025"
- David Ritchie
Owner, Delatite Winery
Sustainability at Delatite
Delatite aim to be completely Carbon Neutral by 2025, and since the business started they’ve been taking significant steps to achieve that goal across all areas of their operation.
A truly sustainable winery
Biodynamics used to replace harmful practices.
Electric vehicles run on less energy.
Solar panels provide 100% self-sufficient renewable energy.
Proudly using a commercial composter to fight food waste.
Nutrient-rich compost from composter is used to feed garden beds.
Sustainable building material used throughout the dining area.