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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 | Executive Director of Napa Green
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.
Anna has helped lead the growth of the Napa Green program since 2015, and stepped into the position of Executive Director of the independent non-profit in fall 2019. In 2022 and 2023, she led the launch of the action-oriented RISE Climate & Wine Symposium (formerly THRIVES), with 70+ expert speakers, 40+ sustainability sponsors, and 750+ guests.
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.
🍷 Our last itinerary for Cheers to Climate Smart Wines and it’s a good one! Thank you @frankfamilyvineyards, @aubergedusoleil & @seaveyvineyard!
Follow this itinerary for a stunning day in Napa!
Book your tastings at @napagreen certified @chimneyrockwinery @etudewines and @domainecarneros and stay at the luxurious @carnerosresort for a day that will delight all of your senses!
#visitnapa #winetasting #winetastings #winelover #sustainablewine #wineandfood #winecountry #winecountryliving
If you missed last night’s amazing climate smart wine tasting @klwines you can join us tonight Thursday, July 24 for another great lineup of @napagreen certified wineries @dominusestatewinery @chimneyrockwinery @domainecarneros and @beringervyds
You won’t want to miss this! Ticket link in bio.
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📍Phifer Pavitt Wines in Calistoga!
A gorgeous family winery & vineyard that goes above and beyond in climate smart practices and quality of wine! 🍷
Can’t make it to Napa? Experience climate smart wines @klwines in downtown San Fransisco.
Join us Wednesday, July 23, 2025 to taste wines from @napagreen certified members @spottswoodewinery @pineridgewine @etudewines and @frankfamilyvineyards
You won’t want to miss this! Ticket link in bio.
#winetasting #winetastings #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery
Come join us this week at @klwines!! Tickets can be found at the link in our bio. Cheers! 🍷
😍 This one is a gem! Book your tastings at Napa Green Certifed @mummsparkling & @spottswoodewinery and enjoy a stay at the incredible @solageauberge!
Sustainability & Luxury truly make a great pairing. Cheers to Climate Smart Wines! 🍷
🎙️: @mvino1
⚠️ Don’t sleep on this one! Get your $15 tickets to taste INCREDIBLE wines from @spottswoodewinery, @dominusestatewinery, @chimneyrockwinery and many more at @klwines in San Francisco on July 23rd & 24th!
You know where to go ➡️ link in bio or www.napagreen.org. See you there! 🍷
📣 Calling all wine lovers! We’re partnering with some amazing wineries, restaurants and resorts to celebrate Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month and we’re giving away an incredible ‘Experience Napa Valley Day’ to one lucky winner! 🍷
The winner will receive:
✨A one-night stay at @solageauberge
✨Wine tastings at @seaveyvineyard and @rutherfordhillwinery
✨A gift certificate to @charlies_nv
How to Enter:
1️⃣ Make sure you’re following @napagreen & @visitnapavalley
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag your favorite wine lover in the comments.
🙌 Bonus Entry: Share this post to your stories and tag us!
Giveaway ends Friday, July 18th. Winner will be announced here and contacted via DM by Monday, July 21st.
Legal Terms:
Must be 21+ and a legal resident of the U.S. to enter. Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram. No purchase necessary to enter. Winner will be selected at random and must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize. Travel and additional expenses NOT included.
Good Luck! 🥂
Sustainability is beautiful 🌼
Experience this wine tasting itenerary for yourself on your next trip Napa Valley! 🍷
#sustainabletravel #winetasting #winetrip #napavalley #napawine #climatesmart #winelovers #cheers
Fairy tale like settings? Delicious, ethically & sustainably produced wines? Yes please! 🌸
#visitnapavalley #napavalley #fairytale #winetasting #sustainablewine #cheers #winelovers #winetrip #magicmoments
🎞️: @mvino1
🎟️$15 wine tasting with the winemakers!? Join us at @klwines in San Francisco July 23rd & 24th tasting @spottswoodewinery, @dominusestatewinery, @chimneyrockwinery, @etudewines and many more from 4:00-6:00pm.
Pick up your tickets asap at the link in our bio!
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Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month is back this July and we couldn’t be more excited!
We have built some truly fabulous and sustainable experiences which you can find on www.napagreen.org and this year we have included hotels as well!
Tag us in your posts when you visit our amazing Napa Green Certified wineries so we can share your Green adventures!
Team Green is thoroughly enjoying visiting a few of our Napa Green Certified wineries today! 🌱
Pictured here are the STUNNING new Sky Lofts at @rutherfordhillwinery. We strongly recommend a visit, it’s spectacular!
Wondering what this sign hung outside of the winery that you work at means? Want to be able to talk more about what it means to be @napagreen certified??
Join the Napa Green Ambassador training at Clos du Val on Wednesday, June 25 from 9-11 am to learn the answers and more.
Tickets are free but space is limited so reserve your spot from the Workshops & Events link in our bio.
#climateaction #napagreen #napagreencertified #climatesmartwinery #regenerativeag #regenerativefarming
🍇 Do you want to learn more about what it means to be a Napa Green Certified Vineyard or Winery?
🍇 Do you have new team members who still aren’t sure what that Napa Green Certified sign hanging out front actually means?
🍇 Are you curious about this term that’s suddenly popping up everywhere – regenerative?
🍇 Want to know what exactly does it mean to be climate smart?
Join us Wednesday, June 25, 2025 @closduval to learn how to talk about being @napapagreen certified.
Use the event link in our bio to register.
#climateaction #wineindustry #wineindustryleadership #climatesmart #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery #regenerativevineyard #regenerativeag
