GREEN VINEYARD CERTIFICATION REGENERATING CARBON, CLIMATE, AND COMMUNITY The Napa Green Vineyard standards were designed by experts to provide a science-based climate action framework and regenerative roadmap custom-designed for viticulture, taking a whole system approach. The standards include regenerative social practices that engage and retain dedicated teams, critical for the transition to and stewardship of […]
Read more "Vineyard Certification"Green Packaging and Purchasing Speakers and discussion cover: Lighter weight glass Environmental benefits of cork Packaging alternatives to eliminate styrofoam Both local and innovative opportunities for “green” purchasing Download Additional Q&Ahttps://vimeo.com/napagreen/review/501929571/d628f0882c LIGHTER WEIGHT GLASS Erica Harrop | CEO & Founder of Global Package Cost and carbon footprint benefits. Safety and reliability. Testimonial from Julie Johnson […]
Read more "Green Packaging and Purchasing"Support Climate Action Napa Green is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the leading sustainable winegrowing program providing comprehensive, systematic soil to bottle certification for Napa County growers and vintners. In 2021, Napa Green was the first sustainable winegrowing program globally to completely redevelop the Vineyard certification standards to focus on climate action, regenerative carbon farming, and […]
Read more "Donations"NAPA GREEN NEWS Over the past month there are times I’ve felt powerless – both against the forces of nature and how to help all of those impacted. I wish Napa Green could do more to help our community, our industry, and our members as we recover from these fires. It has been a challenging […]
Read more "Q4 Newsletter 2020"NAPA GREEN NEWS Hello friends, I started writing this note on July 16th and realized it was exactly four months since there was any “normalcy” in our world. I’ve just ordered my second silk & cotton mask (Etsy) because I read a study of different fabrics that found this was the most effective combination. And I […]
Read more "Q3 Newsletter 2020"NAPA GREEN NEWS Hello Napa Green Community, It sounds like we can be cautiously optimistic that wineries will be able to begin reopening their doors to guests in the next few weeks. Ushering in visitors while implementing new protocols is going to require adaptation and ingenuity but I know all of us can’t wait for […]
Read more "Newsletter Q2 2020"Napa Green newsletter Newsletter November 2024 RISE 2025, Roundup/Glyphosate phaseout reminder, changes to fee structure, Green Medal and RISE Leadership award applications. Newsletter August 2024 80 Vineyards, 40 Growers, 10,000 Acres Napa Green Vineyard Certified, climate smart logos and campaign and grants. Newsletter April 2024 Earth Month, matching grants, events, intimate benefit dinners, logo use […]
Read more "Newsletter Sign up"NAPA GREEN MISSION Napa Green is a global leader in sustainable winegrowing, setting the highest bar for sustainability and climate action in the wine industry. Napa Green facilitates systematic soil to bottle certification for wineries and vineyards, and provides the resources, tools and connections to continuously level up leadership. In 2021, Napa Green was the […]
Read more "Napa Green Team & Mission"Napa Green Champion Stories WATER EFFICIENCY & SAVINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY & SAVINGS WASTE PREVENTION & SUPPLY CHAIN SOCIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROACTIVE FARMING, SOIL HEALTH & BIODIVERSITY CLIMATE ACTION & REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE Communicating Sustainability Soil to Bottle Sustainability WATER EFFICIENCY & SAVINGS ENERGY EFFICIENCY & SAVINGS WASTE PREVENTION & SUPPLY CHAIN SOCIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY […]
Read more "Champion Stories"Napa Green In the News NAPA GREEN NEWS FROM THE ARCHIVES CHAMPION STORIES NAPA GREEN NEWS FROM 2024 NAPA GREEN NEWS FROM 2023 NAPA GREEN NEWS FROM 2022 NAPA GREEN NEWS FROM 2021 FROM THE ARCHIVES 2020 FROM THE ARCHIVES 2015-2019
Read more "In the News"climate smart wine tasting Did you know? 40% of all of the certified sustainable wineries in California are in Napa County. Let us introduce you to exceptional wines from one of the world’s premier winemaking regions, made by conscientious, responsible wineries. Pick and choose from these custom itineraries for inspiration – you really can’t go […]
Read more "Wine Tasting Itineraries"I’ve been at this for 30 years and this is the best, most well-thought-out program I’ve ever seen. Yvon ChouinardEnvironmentalist and Founder of Patagonia what is napa green? https://vimeo.com/1076467385 Our 501c3 nonprofit offers high-value, below-cost consulting to support you in cultivating the most regenerative, resilient farming systems producing the highest quality grapes, and the most […]
Read more "Home"UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Future Events RISE: Water Efficiency & Savings April 29, 2025 | Charles Krug WInery Water is gold in California, where we continue to face increasingly frequent and intense droughts tied to our changing climate. Learn more at RISE Climate & Wine Symposium. Register Now >> RISE: Energy Efficiency & Savings April […]
Read more "Events & Workshops"A list of tools and resources to assist participants through the different stages of the certification process. From considering enrollment to recommendations on how to share your certification with various audiences, these resources provide valuable supplemental information. NAPA GREEN MATCHING GRANTS As a part of the RISE Climate & Wine Symposium in April 2023, Napa […]
Read more "Member Resources"Media Resources What is napa green? Napa Green is a non-profit organization serving Napa County. The Napa Green Winery and Vineyard programs offer the opportunity for comprehensive third-party certification of rigorous soil to bottle standards for sustainable winemaking and grape growing. Napa Green members: Contribute to the health and preservation of the Napa County ecosystem; […]
Read more "Media Resources"WHAT IS GOLD LEVEL? Napa Green members who are GOLD Level are Herbicide AND Neonicotinoid Free, which is kind to bees and the planet. Browse a complete listing of Napa Green certified wineries:
Read more "Participating Gold Members"Visit the Wineries The Napa Valley is one of the world’s most distinctive wine regions, federally designated as its own American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. Within the region there are 16 sub-appellations. Each has its own distinct soils, terrain, microclimates and other nuances that characterize the wines produced from that region. In order to […]
Read more "Plan Your Trip"GREEN WINERY CERTIFICATION Making an exceptional wine requires stewardship and attention to detail. The same is true of achieving Napa Green Winery certification. Your whole facility is third-party certified, from the cellar to offices to tasting room and outdoor landscaping. Knowledgeable consultants are available to help with every step of the certification process. Napa Green certification […]
Read more "Winery Certification"Land Certification WHAT IS NAPA GREEN LAND? Napa Green Land is currently an umbrella program that recognizes growers with validated environmental compliance and verified Farm Plans as meeting our standards for watershed stewardship. These vineyard owners and managers develop custom, whole-property Farm Plans to: Prevent erosion and sediment runoff Reduce and eliminate potentially harmful inputs […]
Read more "Land Certification"Become Napa Green Certified Your commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action is important to wine lovers, industry buyers and media as they evaluate wine brands in a competitive market. It is also essential to our community. We encourage you to become a part of the Napa Green community and be recognized for your responsible, […]
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Take action this Earth Month with Napa Green. Our team of experts is ready to assist you in achieving your climate action goals for both your vineyard and winery, no matter where you are in your sustainability journey.
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🍴Wednesday April, 23rd is the day NOT to miss lunch at @cliffamily!!
Come enjoy delicious food while supporting Napa Green! See you there.
Uniquely, Napa Green isn’t just a roadmap of leading practices. Napa Green provides an expert, boots-on-the-ground consulting team that develops:
✅ Regenerative Carbon Farm Plans (to enhance soil health, biodiversity, resilience, and carbon storage)
✅ Irrigation Distribution Uniformity Assessments (to maximize water efficiency)
✅ Integrated Resource Assessments (to reduce energy, water, waste and emissions in production)
✅ Action Plans for continuing improvement (tailored to the opportunities and goals of each vineyard or winery)
Additionally, we support soil sampling and analysis, provide resource assistance, run practical training and education workshops throughout the year, and provide valuable, hands-on guidance in meeting your climate action goals.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green’s vineyard team is trained to develop regenerative, whole-farm Carbon Farm Plans (CFPs). These plans review all of the current beneficial practices that are increasing soil and ecosystem health and storing carbon, and identify additional opportunities to regenerate the soil and vineyard ecosystem and simultaneously maximize carbon capture in a given property. Each vineyard’s goal is to become carbon neutral (or negative) and increase the resilience of vineyards, businesses, and our community.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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📍 @tressabores
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Clear pathways for employee advancement are essential for a thriving workforce and driving success. They boost retention, job satisfaction, productivity, and attract top talent. Napa Green Certified members develop pathways for growth, discussing career goals and progress with employees during reviews.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Forests are not only our largest terrestrial carbon sink, they are also home to 80% of the world’s on-land diversity. We need healthy forests, which means a balanced density of native trees and plants. Healthy forests experience lower intensity fires with less tree mortality, meaning higher carbon retention and ecosystem function.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green Certified Wineries benefit from an on-site Integrated Resource Assessment (IRA) led by our experienced engineers and winemakers. This IRA evaluates resource metrics, monitors progress, and identifies areas for improvement to increase efficiency and save $$$.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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All of our members are committed to using at least 60% renewable energy, whether through on-site solar and other renewable sources or by working with @mcecleanenergy to access clean power through the grid. The impact? Over 1.2 million pounds of CO2e saved by wineries and vineyards in just one year. To put that into perspective it’s the equivalent to offsetting the emissions from driving over 1.5 million miles in a typical gas-powered car!
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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As part of their commitment to sustainability, Napa Green Certified Winery members collaborate with key suppliers and utilize their purchasing power to support eco-friendly practices. In the same way, we can make a difference at home by choosing materials made from post-consumer recycled materials, and selecting reusable, recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, and non-toxic products.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
#21days21ways #earthmonth #earthday #climateaction #regenerativevineyard #climatesmart #sustainablewine #regenerativeag #environmentalleadership #wineindustry #winebusiness #greenpurchasing #supplychain
Napa Green Certified Vineyards implement climate-smart burn practices, such as Conservation Burning, Flame Cap Kilns, and Air Curtain Burners. These practices reduce smoke and emissions and create biochar. Biochar is re-fossilized wood that provides long-term carbon storage. Even more compelling, when inoculated and applied with compost, biochar aids in water retention and increases water and fertilizer efficiency.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green Certified Vineyards implement practices to create habitat for beneficial wildlife, including bluebirds, owls, bats, and raptors. Members may also install boxes and perches if trees or other natural perches aren’t present to encourage these animals in the vineyard. These measures are part of a broader commitment to sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
📷 @soilrainandhope
📍 @tressaboreswinery
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While vineyards don’t directly require pollination, pollinators still play a vital role in the overall health of our ecosystems. Increased biodiversity leads to better soil health, water retention and can attract beneficial insects. Plus, pollinators are friend shaped! 🐝
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Join us @earthdaynapa tomorrow, April 12 at the wine booth to try some sustainable wines!
All proceeds for to the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County’s Field Trip Bus Grant Program and the Darcy Aston Scholarship.
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Carbon storage is inherently site-specific, tied to unique combinations of soil types, microclimates, historical farming practices, and more. Napa Green Certified Vineyards leverage soil sampling to validate the on-the-ground impacts of their regenerative farming methods.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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📍 @sixsigmaranch
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Green teams offer a multitude of benefits, ranging from enhanced employee engagement and a culture of sustainability to cost savings and improved environmental performance.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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📍 @charleskrugwinery
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Napa Green Vineyard members located along waterways maintain and enhance riparian areas for wildlife habitat, erosion control, creek/river health and carbon storage.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
📷 @briana_marie
📍 @dominusestatewinery
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