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The RISE Climate & Wine Symposium is returning for the third time this April, sharing results and resources for Regeneration, Innovation, Sustainability, Empowerment. This unique six-event Symposium, organized around the Six Pillars of Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership, launched in 2022 and returned in 2023 with over 65 speakers and 750 total guests. From April 29-May 1 and May 6-8, RISE is showing out with another impressive lineup across the pillars of Water Efficiency & Savings (Apr 29); Energy Efficiency & Savings (Apr 30); Proactive Farming, Soil Health & Biodiversity (May 1); Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion (May 6); Supply Chain & Waste Prevention (May 7); all feeding into the culminating Climate Action & Regenerative Agriculture event (May 8). Speakers are joining from four countries and seven states.
“When RISE was just a budding idea, Martin Reyes MW and I were insistent this be something new–going beyond education and inspiration to facilitate sustained change,” notes Anna Brittain, Executive Director of Napa Green. “Every day of RISE we call for commitments to action and impact, and in the less than three years since our first symposium, we’ve seen inspiring results, some of which are captured here. We can’t wait to support and see the results of RISE 2025.”
A sample of RISE results: Creation of Watershed Restoration Collective and Zero Waste Collective – Materra | Cunat’s active transition to organic – No-till pilot by Dominus – Quintessa lightening their bottle weight – Transition by Pine Ridge to dry farming – Blue Morph UV tank sanitation at Opus One – Journalist Jim Gordan’s commitment to more climate coverage – Spottswoode’s EV charger rebates – Tres Sabores’s use of low-emissions kiln to create biochar – Six matching implementation grants for over $35,000.
Each day of RISE includes a Marquee Keynote, and the April 30 event will feature Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine. “I’m excited to be participating in RISE, because addressing our changing climate and its impact on wine–and all of us–has been a longtime focus of mine,” says Isle. “The only way to have any real impact on large-scale issues is to work together, and events like RISE are critical for fostering collaboration. Wine is a community as much as something we love to drink, and when it comes to climate and wine, we can make visible change together.”
Get ready for hip hop and wine. Jermaine Stone, creator and host of Street Somm, is coming west from Manhattan to Marquee the May 6 event. “Wine is a reflection of history, culture, and the people who shape it. It is more important than ever to identify how we will continue to uplift the voices and contributions of diverse communities,” emphasizes Jermaine. “True sustainability isn’t just about the land–it’s about creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table. I’m honored to be participating in the RISE Climate & Wine Symposium; we’re not just talking–we’re building a future where diversity is the standard, not the exception.”
“Napa Green continues to be transformative in our community, including the worldclass RISE six-event series,” notes Dan Petroski, winemaker of Massican Wine and Napa Green Board Chair. “The buzz around the upcoming RISE climate action symposium reflects the growing momentum for meaningful change. RISE combines phenomenal speakers with scalable, impactful solutions. Trust me, you don’t want to miss the energy and opportunities at RISE.”
RISE is organized and hosted by the Napa Green nonprofit, with the support of their Board of Directors. Learn more and purchase your tickets at www.RISEGreen.org.
Symposium Location: RISE Premier Sponsor Charles Krug Winery | Carriage House | 2800 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
Thank you to our Exclusive Event Sponsors, critical to making RISE a reality: Napa Valley Vintners; MCE Clean Energy; Lallemand Plant Care
About Napa Green: The Napa Green 501c3 is a global leader in sustainable winegrowing, setting the highest bar for sustainability and climate action in the wine industry. Napa Green facilitates whole system soil to bottle certification for wineries and vineyards, and provides the expertise, boots-on-the-ground support, and resources to continually improve. Learn more at https://napagreen.org/participating-members/.
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Join Sommelier and Vintner, Meghan Vergara as she visits three @napagreen certified wineries, @chimneyrockwinery, @bcellars and @boeschenvineyards in this captivating Terroir of Place and People Itinerary.
“Sustainability is a beautiful way of life and business. These whole systems, regenerative practices are as essential and unique as the terroir we pride ourselves on here in Napa Valley… it’s truly inspiring to travel to different wineries and taste the fruits of their labor, to see all the hard work and distinct passion in what these wineries & vineyards do.” - @mvino1
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The @napagreen Winery program launched in 2008, prompting Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, who spoke at the launch event hosted by @napavintners, to observe, “I’ve been at this for 30 years and this is the best, most well-thought-out program I’ve ever seen.”
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Announcing two unprecedented “Fine and Rare Wines” donations to @christieswine will benefit @napagreen, the region’s leading sustainability and climate action nonprofit.
This incredible auction includes:
🍇 A remarkable 40-Bottle Vertical of @spottswoodewinery Cabernet Sauvignon donated by the @spottswoode_ceo family plus an invitation to attend Spottswoode’s Annual Vertical Tasting
🍇 A unique 19-Magnum Vertical of @opusonewinery Vintages 2001-2019 donated and signed by @opus_one_winemaker plus an Opus One Harvest Experience for four
The auction opens September 4 and runs through September 18.
We are so grateful to these two champion members for this incredibly generous donation.
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This harvest, we’re celebrating 21 years of @napagreen, and the community leaders who have pioneered sustainability and climate action with us from the beginning.
The @napavintners (NVV) launched the Napa Green Winery program in 2008, and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard joined as a keynote speaker, saying, “I’ve been at this for 30 years and this is the best, most well-thought-out program I’ve ever seen.“
Let’s raise a glass to the founding members certified as Climate Smart Napa Green Wineries, continuing to lead the industry.
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The regional Napa Valley delegation for the Great Wine Capitals is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Best of Wine Tourism Regional Awards.
Don’t forget to submit your @napagreen certified winery for the Best of Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices!
Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025
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Did you know that Napa Green is 21 years old? We want to celebrate and thank the community leaders who joined in from the beginning, and who have continued along the path of sustainability and climate action.
The @napavintners (NVV) stewarded @napagreen for its first fifteen years, and it is thanks to their vision and the leadership of these key founding members that Napa Green is still here to support growers and vintners in being the change in our community and industry.
Timeline: Napa Green Land was established in 2004. Napa Green Winery was established in 2008. The Land program ended in 2021, replaced by the new regenerative Napa Green Vineyard program.
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That’s a wrap on Cheers to Climate Smart Wines, but you can continue to visit our amazing participating wineries to taste their delicious climate smart wines!
@spottswoodewinery
@mummsparkling
@phiferpavittwine
@domainecarneros
@etudewines
@chimneyrockwinery
@mvinowines
@pineridgewine
@chandonusa
@rutherfordhillwinery
@cliffamily
@tressabores
@beringervyds
@vsattui
@frankfamilyvineyards
@seaveyvineyard
Want more climate smart wines? Visit our website for a complete list of certified members and follow along for more itineraries.
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🍷 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!
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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.
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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! 🍷
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⚠️ 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! 🍷
