Tony J. Debevc Sr., founder of Chalet Debonné Vineyards in Madison, Ohio, passed away at his home. He was born in Cleveland in 1916 and leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Rose Marie, son Tony Jr., daughter Donniella Winchell (executive director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association), many friends and a multi-generational family farm business. Visit: debonne.com.

Jowler Creek makes wine from sunshine
To offset energy use, 2,500-case Jowler Creek Winery, Platte City, Mo., installed a 5-kilowatt array of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of its recently opened tasting room and wine production facility. Cromwell Environmental, Lawrence, Kan., completed the installation. The PV solar system is grid-tied and capable of selling electricity back to the utility company when more power is being produced than consumed. Visit: jowlercreek.com.