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This giving season please support the passionate work of the Napa Green team. Being a nonprofit means constant fundraising. Our small but mighty four-person team depends on donations and grants for more than 50% of our budget. We are happy to have joined the Give!Guide this year. Even if you can only give $10 that instantly becomes $20 thanks to matching donations from six of our leading Napa Green certified growers and Napa Climate NOW! Beyond giving, please help us to spread the word within your own networks. All donations are tax deductible!
These funds support our work with over 60 growers to improve soil health and vineyard resilience to drought & heat stress, enhance biodiversity, ensure their teams feel safe and cared for, and help them play a proactive role in fighting climate change by preventing emissions and air pollution aboveground, and storing more carbon in the soil belowground.
Your donations support our work with over 100 vintners to maximize water and energy efficiency, shift to environmentally conscious purchasing and distribution, engage and care for their teams, and systematically reduce emissions from making and delivering wine, while also improving the bottom line.
We are so grateful for your support. The community that we have behind Napa Green contributes to all of our successes, like a $15,000 grant we were recently awarded from Patagonia. Sportago in St. Helena served as a bridge to that grant. So please reach out if you come across opportunities like these.
Wishing you joyous, peaceful holidays full of love.
-Anna Brittain and the Napa Green Team
We’ve organized a demonstration of three climate-smart burn technologies THIS FRIDAY. The weather may not cooperate but if we are rained out we will reschedule to January 20 (we’ll send an update to registrants tomorrow). The day will begin with Raymond Baltar from the Sonoma Ecology Center explaining the method behind the conservation/low-smoke burn technique and biochar production and then demonstrating a burn, along with a flame-capped kiln. The Clean Burn Company will have an AirBurners BurnBoss processing other piles of vines, and also creating biochar.
When: December 9, from 9-1 pm (backup date Jan. 20). Lunch will be provided. You can RSVP and find more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/459477057247
Do you want to help grow and support sustainability and climate action in the wine industry? Do you want to work with an amazing team of dedicated experts? Here is your chance! We are seeking a half-time Program Assistant with the flexibility to support general operations, but primarily focus on supporting Napa Green Winery certification. In this role you will work closely with the Winery Program Manager and our consulting Program Engineer to help facilitate the Winery certification and re-certification processes. This will include interfacing with winemakers, cellar managers, and operations directors to help guide them through the certification process. The most important skillset is exceptional organization.
If interested, please read the full job description . Cover letter and CV/resume should be sent to CEO Anna Brittain, anna@napagreen.org.
Has your vineyard and winery been making notable and measurable strides in sustainability and climate action? Then you should apply for the Green Medal award. Vineyards and wineries that participate in a sustainability program in California are eligible to apply in four award categories, recognizing outstanding achievement in sustainability: Leadership Award; Environment Award, Community Award, and Business Award. At least one Napa Green member has been recognized with an award every year, including the 2022 winner of the Environment Award, Trefethen Family Vineyards.
Start your application here: https://www.greenmedal.org/apply-about/ Application Deadline: January 20, 2023
This new scholarship benefits current vineyard or winery workers, their children and spouses/partners studying for a certificate and/or an associate degree in viticulture and/or enology at Napa Valley College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Allan Hancock College, Cuesta College, Walla Walla Community College or Umpqua Community College. The scholarship is geared toward individuals seeking skills that will allow them to advance above entry-level positions in viticulture and enology. Previous recipients of the scholarship are eligible to reapply in subsequent years while working to complete their certificate and/or associate degree.
Award Amount: $6,000-$10,000 per year. Read the full application guidelines here. The deadline for submission is March 6, 2023.
Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated, and immediately doubles in value! The first $3,500 that is donated is being matched by generous donations from six leading growers – among the first to achieve the new Napa Green Vineyard certification. Huge thanks to Spottswoode Estate, Dominus Estate, Clif Family Winery, Sequoia Grove Winery, Rutherford Hill Winery, Chimney Rock, as well as Napa Climate NOW!, all partners in regional climate action.
Napa Green is grateful to our sponsors, who help fund our expanding operations and programs. If you are interested in becoming a Napa Green Sponsor please reach out to Napa Green Executive Director, Anna Brittain.
Book your exquisite food & wine experience at @bcellars this August and support the wonderful work being done in climate smart winemaking!
#winery #winetasting #wineandfood #chef #napa #napavalley #climatesmart #sustainability #winereels #cheers
Thank you to all who came out to @complinewineshop for Vino & Vinyl featuring Napa Green winemakers!
We love getting out into the community and talking all things green!
📸: @tisharoundtown
Book your visit to @sterlingvineyards this August and receive 50% off your tasting while supporting Napa Green! 🍷🚠
#cheers #climatesmartagriculture #winery #napa #napavalley #visitnapavalley #winetrip #winwin
Join these rockstars of winemaking this week at @complinewineshop for Vino & Vinyl night featuring all Napa Green Certified Wineries!
🗓️: Thursday, July 18th
📍: Compline Wine Shop
⏰: 7:00pm
Get your tickets now at the link in our bio! 💃🍷
@tressabores, @ashesxdiamonds, @spottswoodewinery, @closduval, @larkmeadvineyards, @complinewineshop, @tisharoundtown
Plan your tasting at @phiferpavittwine in August! 🍷
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
We are thrilled to officially kick off our ‘Cheers to Climate Smart Wines!’ campaign with the first press release going out and the announcement of the involvement of 21 of our Napa Green Certified members!
Join us in the month of August at a participating winery to celebrate the beautiful harmony & synergy between sustainability and luxury while supporting a great cause!
Full details at the link in our profile. Cheers to Climate Smart Wines!!
You’re invited..
Join us for a fun night featuring some awesome Napa Green wineries! Link in profile for tickets. 🎵🍷
📍: @complinewineshop
🗓️: Thursday 6/18/24 7:00-9:00pm
🎟️: Linked in profile
Plan your tasting at the beautiful new Garden Pavilion at Napa Green Champion winery @whitehalllane!
Help support Napa Green while sipping on delicious Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot amongst the scenic views. Cheers to Climate Smart Wines! 🍷
#napavalley #winereels #sustainability #winetasting #winetrip #visitnapavalley #cheers #vineyardviews #winelovers
Plan your trip to @cliffamily this August for our ‘Cheers to Climate Smart Wines’ campaign!
Clif Family Winery & Farm will be creating a beautiful food and wine tasting menu for the month of August with a percentage going straight to support Napa Green!
Plan your visit to the tasting room, food truck or gorgeous Enoteca Private Tasting Salon in August to enjoy great food & wine while helping to support this important initiative!
#napavalley #sustainability #napa #cheers #winereels #winetasting #visitnapavalley #winebusiness #wineindustry #winetrip
We’re thrilled to announce our ‘Cheers to Climate Smart Wines’ campaign starting in August!
Several of our champion members will be curating special offerings to support Napa Green and highlight the brilliant work being done in Climate Action here in Napa Valley.
Join us this August and visit @spottswoodewinery & @mkshepp!
Economics of Organics on June 25th at @grgichhills. Register at the link in our bio.
🎙️: @soilrainandhope
🎞️: @mvino1
Team Green outing today at the stunning @boeschenvineyards as we celebrate big things that we can’t wait to share with you! 🌿
One of the main resistances to phasing out glyphosate is increased labor and equipment costs. However, the costs of herbicides and fertilizers have risen dramatically, so increased labor demands can be offset by reduced supply chain purchases.
In addition, leaders like Grgich Hills Estate have shown that regenerative organic farming can be cost-effective. According to an analysis by Brotemarkle Davis & Co. LLP accounting firm, the average annual per acre cost of vineyard management in the Napa Valley is $14,800, with $3,800 in depreciation. At Grgich, they spend $11,000 per acre, with only $1,300 in depreciation due to the longer life of their vineyards.
Learn from regional leaders about the practical costs, benefits, and ROI of herbicide-free, organic, and regenerative vineyard management.
Confirmed Speakers:
• Ivo Jeramaz, Grgich Hills
• Phil Coturri, Enterprise Vineyard Management & Winery Sixteen 600
• Brad Kurtz, Gloria Ferrer
• Brenae Royal, St. Supery
• Rebekah Wineburg, Quintessa
Register at the link in our bio.
“Storytelling is key… and sustainability is the most important topic in wine.”
Thank you @elinmccoy for an incredible and insightful conversation with @napagreen members about the stories most likely to capture journalists attention.
