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This is not your typical itinerary – wetting your palate for wine producers that are difficult, perhaps impossible, to visit. However, if you are a wine connoisseur seeking exceptional wines from sustainability and climate leaders you should absolutely put in the effort to secure wines from Dominus, Lail, and ADAMVS.
Unless you take a wrong turn in Yountville, you’re unlikely to ever see the unique and stunning winery at Dominus Estate. The exterior of the winery is constructed from wire cages filled with local basalt rocks, which blends into the vineyard expanse and Mayacamas backdrop. Dominus is owned by Christian Moueix and pulling from its French roots the vineyards were designed from the start to be dry farmed, which is not common in the Napa Valley given the high heat of summer (getting hotter year-over-year). Dominus is farmed organically, and as a part of their Napa Green Vineyard certification they are transitioning to no-till, leaving soils undisturbed to maximize microbial and fungal networks, and keeping carbon stored underground. In addition, they have invested in riparian restoration along the creek that runs through the property and eventually merges into the Napa River. Inside the winery, the team keeps a close eye on resource efficiency, including the use of BlueMorph UV sanitation, that all but eliminates the need for water to sanitize tanks.
In 2021, Dominus Estate wine was named as Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year. Crafted by winemaker Tod Mostero, it is hard to find a vintner more passionate about both sustainability and climate leadership, and making wines that are a pure expression of place, or terroir. You can see his 2023 call to industry action at our RISE Climate & Wine Symposium: Dominus focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends. The most approachable of their wines is the Napanook, while Dominus is one of the highest echelon Napa Cabernets. They also have a brother label, Ulysses. Dominus is not open to the public, but their wines can be procured from select retailers.
Robin Lail is a grande dame of the Napa Valley wine industry. She pulls no punches, including about climate action, as she’s seen the increasing frequency and intensity of drought, high heat, wildfire, and intense, rapid rain events over the past decades. She is a U.S. ambassador for the Porto Protocol, a platform to empower the wine industry to take action to mitigate climate change. Lail is Napa Green Vineyard certified and practices include no-till and adding compost to the vineyard to help sequester carbon. And to increase diversity and organic matter in the soil. And speaking of Dominus, Lail co-founded the Estate with Moueix in 1982.
If you are a member, you may be able to arrange a special tasting of Lail wines, but few get to visit the Howell Mountain estate with expansive views over the vineyards and valley. Lail Vineyards makes two Sauvignon Blancs and four Cabernet Sauvignons. Lail’s wines have received multiple 100-point score, and also been named Wine of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.
The ADAMVS estate is tucked away up in Angwin. Their vineyards are both Biodynamic and Napa Green Vineyard certified, and their small winery is also Napa Green Winery certified. Practices include leaving the majority of the property wild and planting insectaries to encourage biodiversity, which is showcased by the vibrant bluebirds and buzzing bees. They have sheep, donkeys and chickens and vines that extend up the hillside amidst the forest.
ADAMVS offers private estate tours and tastings by advance appointment to mailing list members. If you are lucky enough to visit, you’ll see that their guest space exemplifies how sustainability can elevate luxury. They may offer a food and wine pairing with locally-sourced small bites that draw out the complexity in each wine pairing. Their terroir-driven wines are a reminder of why the Napa Valley first became so celebrated – elegant Cabernet Sauvignons that are true expressions of hillside vines grown in rich, healthy soils, free of heavy-handed alcohol or tannins.
Anna Brittain
Anna is a Napa Valley native. She has worked locally, nationally and internationally on environmental management and policy with organizations ranging from the environmental economics think tank Resources for the Future in Washington, DC to the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Hanoi, Vietnam. She has spent over 13 years facilitating and growing sustainability and climate action in the wine industry, with an expertise in communications and certification standards. Anna has served as a lead consultant with Ontario Craft Wineries, Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia, Crimson Wine Group, the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, and individual wineries including Benziger Family Winery.
In 2023, Anna was named by the Wine Enthusiast as a Future 40 Tastemaker, and Wine Business Monthly as a Wine Industry Leader. In 2024, she was included in The Imbibe 75: “People and places that will shape the way we drink in 2024 and beyond.”
Anna has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science & Management from the Bren School at UC Santa Barbara, with specializations in Water Resource Management and Economics & Policy. She has a Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Williams College.
Join us on April 9, 2026 @charleskrugwinery to explore climate smart opportunities, sustainable glass, closures and more ways to green your supply chain.
We will share case studies, hear about climate-smart and alternative packaging, clarify what materials are truly recyclable, and identify new ways to divert more waste from the landfill.
With speakers from Verallia, @naturalcorkcouncil, @cork_supply, Treasury Wine Estates, @freeflowwines, @revinobottles, @keystonecapsules, Wine Industry Zero Waste Collective, @naparecycling and more!
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#winebusiness #wineindustry #supplychainmanagement
Discover four exceptional wineries united by a commitment to sustainability, community, and thoughtful hospitality.
These wineries are not only @napagreen certified but also @bcorporation certified, and through their “B Collaborative” partnership this month, they are offering a special tasting experience: wine club members receive two complimentary tastings, and non-members can enjoy a two-for-one tasting.
Learn More by visiting these wineries.
@artesawinery
@cliffamily
@spottswoodewinery
@troisnoixwine
#winetasting #visitnapavalley
Learn why Natalie Bath, Winemaker at @ruddestate considers @napagreen an important part of their commitment of land stewardship.
#SoilHealth #WomenInWine #RegenerativeViticulture
@napagreen has had a number of growers looking for organic solutions to dealing with nematodes where vines are planted. Our partners at @lallemandplantcareusa have an OMRI approved biological solution.
Learn more in this short video!
#soilhealth #vineyardmanagement #wineindustry
Join us March 17th @grgichhillsestate to connect with cover crop expert Keith Berns, with @greencoverseed, and experienced viticulturists, to leans how you can incorporate soil health practices in your vineyard!
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#soilhealth #regenerativevineyard #covercrop
What is biochar and why is it so cool?
Hear from @napa.char to learn more.
#climateaction #soilhealth #biochar
🐝 “If you build it, they will hum” - Erin Arnsteen, Western Program Coordinator @monarchjointventure
We are grateful for everyone who attended our Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop last week! It was an amazing day @grgichhillsestate filled with bees, birds, butterflies, a community passionate about biodiversity, and experts providing resources for building biodiversity in YOUR vineyard.
#regenerativeag #biodiversity #worldwildlife #regenerativeviticulture
Join us in congratulating Megan Scott (@love.dream.breathe), our Operations Director, on 6 years at @napagreen. Megan’s positive attitude and “can do” approach to problem solving has greatly contributed to the success of Napa Green and our members.
Thanks for your work and dedication to sustainability!
📸 @brianamarieweddings
📍 @trefethenfamily
#womeninwine #womeninstem #climateaction
Thanks to the @naparegister for publishing this Climate Connection contribution from @napagreen’s Vineyard Program Director, Ben Mackie (@soilrainandhope) highlighting the biodiversity @grgichhillsestate.
If you loved this article, you’ll love our Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop happening today!
#climateaction #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Friday night dinner dilemma?
Order takeout from @southsidenapa using promo code DONATE and 20% of your order will be donated to @napagreen.
It’s a win: win! You get dinner and @napagreen gets funding to contribute our impactful climate action work in Napa Valley.
Order online or preorder your Fried Chicken Friday pickup for February 27, 2026. Don’t forget to pair it with Napa Green certified wine! 🍽️ 🍷
#dineanddonate #nonprofit #napavalley
Join us Thursday, February 26 to learn about biodiversity in the vineyard.
🍇 Ivo Jeramaz, Winemaker & VP of Vineyards and Production at @grgichhillsestate, will welcome us to the beautiful property and illustrate the various implementation of habitat diversity they have undertaken at the American Canyon ranch.
🍇 Jo Ann Baumgartner & Sam Earnshaw from @wildfarmalliance will provide insight on how to maximize bird habitat and establish hedgerows to support the local ecology.
🍇 Erin Arnsteen from the @monarchjointventure will outline how pivotal vineyard acreage can be to support the dwindling Western Monarch populations.
🍇 Cori Carlson, owner of @napapastureprotein, will explain the ecological goals of grazing a vineyard.
🍇 Ruby Stahel from the @naparcd will join us to discuss the various resources that the RCD has to support habitat enhancement on Napa properties.
🍇 @soilrainandhope from @napagreen will talk about bees!
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#biodiversity #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Learn about the herd of cattle calmly grazing the vineyards @ruddestate, contributing to soil health and biodiversity, in our latest post from @soilrainandhope.
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#climateaction #regenerativeag #regnerativeviticulture #soilhealth
Thanks to @naparegister and @kcuz for this great article about the @regenerativeviticulture and @napagreen #OneBlockChallenge field day @celaniwines.
We had a great time engaging with attendees about opportunities to implement regenerative practices in their vineyards!
If you’re regenerative curious or want to learn more head to the link in our bio!
#climateaction #regenerativeviticulture
Congratulations on @napagreen Vineyard Certification to @shadybrookestatewinery!
Nestled in the picturesque heart of Coombsville, Shadybrook Estate, has shown a deep commitment to regenerative viticulture and climate action. Visit to see the natural beauty of this hidden gem.
#climateaction #regenerativeviticulture #napagreen
We love the biodiversity in this @grgichhillsestate American Canyon Vineyard!
Come learn how to integrate biodiversity in your vineyard on February 26 at this workshop with @napagreen, @grgichhillsestate, @wildfarmalliance, @monarchjointventure, @napapastureprotein and @naparcd.
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#Biodiversity #RegenerativeAg #RegenerativeViticulture
Congratulations to @rutherfordhillwinery on achieving @napagreen Winery Recertification!
At Rutherford Hill Winery, sustainability is apparent in all of their practices. The facility is 100% solar-powered and even contributes clean energy back to the local grid. Additionally, they prioritize natural solutions, like Owl Boxes and organic farming.
Visit to experience for yourself these exceptional wines that invest in our planet’s future.
#climateaction #winetasting #sustainablewine
