Photo credit: By Bob McClanahan for the Napa Valley Vintners
St. Helena, CA – The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced today it has established a goal that every eligible member will be in the Napa Green Land or Winery program by the end of 2020.
Napa Green is a voluntary, environmental certification program for Napa County vineyards and wineries developed in the early 2000s by more than 20 industry and environmental stakeholder groups, as well as local, state and federal regulators. The program is tailored to the Napa River watershed and to winery-specific practices that when implemented affect positive change for the local environment and community.
“Our valley is a rich landscape of grapevines and forested hillsides and the NVV is committed to the preservation and protection of our environment,” commented Susan Boswell, member of the NVV Board of Directors, chair of the 2015 Napa Green Advisory Group and owner of Chateau Boswell, a local winery that is certified both Napa Green Land and Winery. “It started with the establishment of the nation’s first Agricultural Preserve in 1968, and we continue to raise the bar on local environmental standards. Napa Green Land and Napa Green Winery further our industry’s commitment to sustainability.”
The goal is included in the NVV’s “Local Issues Action Plan,” a comprehensive approach to addressing a number of community issues that the nonprofit trade association identified during its strategic planning process last year. In addition to the 100-percent Napa Green commitment, the plan outlines steps the organization has already taken to address key local issues, like advocating for expanded notification policies and procedures by Napa County for development projects; hosting workshops to help its 500-plus members achieve compliance with county rules and regulations; participating in the recent Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency’s transportation study; contributing $2.5 million to help build the Napa Valley Vine Trail; supporting increased commercial impact fees, which help fund affordable housing; contributing millions of dollars toward other affordable housing initiatives; and encouraging wineries to reduce water use.
Other goals outlined in the plan include employing an outside expert to help develop solutions to the area’s transportation problems; encouraging Napa County to implement existing traffic mitigation measures from the General Plan; encouraging its 500-plus members to develop alternative transportation plans; advocating for completion of affordable housing projects that have been identified, but not yet built; and hosting informative resource conservation workshops that will lead to reductions in water use.
More than 61,000 acres of land are certified or pending certification in the program.
17,000 of the certified acres are vineyard land, more than 1/3 of the total vineyard acreage in Napa County.
Independent certification is granted by the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Napa County Agricultural Commissioner and Napa County Public Works.
Land owners inventory and manage their parcels holistically – applying best management techniques not just to vineyards, but to their entire property.Through Napa Green, vintners have contributed to comprehensive restoration projects along the Napa River, improving habitat for native fish species, reducing flood events and limiting soil loss.
More than 4.5 million cases of wine are produced from Napa Green Certified Wineries.
In 2014 alone, participating Napa Green wineries saved more than 3.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere through recycling and other green measures.
Making the commitment to third party certification takes time and effort, but it is worth it to demonstrate our commitment to the community and to protect our watershed, our land and the air we breathe.
- Susan Boswell, Chateau Boswell Winery
Book your exquisite food & wine experience at @bcellars this August and support the wonderful work being done in climate smart winemaking!
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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!
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Book your visit to @sterlingvineyards this August and receive 50% off your tasting while supporting Napa Green! 🍷🚠
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Join these rockstars of winemaking this week at @complinewineshop for Vino & Vinyl night featuring all Napa Green Certified Wineries!
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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!!
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Join us for a fun night featuring some awesome Napa Green wineries! Link in profile for tickets. 🎵🍷
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🗓️: Thursday 6/18/24 7:00-9:00pm
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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! 🍷
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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!
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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.
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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
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“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.