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Happy harvest!
The intervening time since last harvest has passed quickly, with our:
While so many of you will be busy making this year’s wines (that I can’t wait to try), our team is diving into planning for next year’s RISE Climate & Wine Symposium. Ticket sales are live. And we’ll be hosting at least three more events this year:
We’re going to have some BIG NEWS to share this fall, so please be on the lookout. We’re grateful for our community, and what looks to be another beautiful vintage.
Thank you,
Anna Brittain
Executive Director
You asked, we listened. Quite a few members have said they would be more likely to use the Napa Green logos on labels and packaging if there was another word or two helping guests, customers, sommeliers, retailers, and distributors understand what it means to be certified.
All Six Pillars of Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership contribute to reducing and drawing down emissions. Our members are “Climate Smart” leaders. See our Climate Smart Talking Points.
So now there are three new Climate Smart logo options. You can keep using the current Napa Green Vineyard and Winery logos for now. For members who are comprehensively certified both Napa Green Vineyard and Winery, there is now a 2-in-1 “Soil to Bottle” logo available.
If you would like to use the logos on wine packaging or labels, please see the Logo Use Guidelines, and fill out and submit the appropriate Application. Please note, a new application needs to be submitted for each vintage.
Who doesn’t like being smart? Napa Green is stepping up promotion of our members’ commitment to sustainability and climate action. We’re grateful to the 21 members who jumped onboard to be a part of our inaugural Cheers to Climate Smart Wines campaign. This is a chance to spotlight the leading climate smart practices of these and all our members. And it also serves as a meaningful platform to give back to the Napa Green nonprofit.
We know this campaign is reaching consumers and industry leaders, because we’re hearing from them, and the numbers don’t lie! We’ve had over 35,000 views of our Climate Smart reels and social content. The Cheers to Climate Smart Wines landing page has had >850 visits. Reels from members like @WhitehallLane have received thousands of views, and posts from other members have hundreds of “Likes.” On @NapaGreen’s Instagram:
We plan to repeat this campaign for Earth Month, so please let us know if you want to be involved. Contact megan@napagreen.org.
80 Vineyards, 40 Growers, 10,000 Acres Napa Green Vineyard Certified
Less than three years after the rollout of the next-level Napa Green Vineyard certification we’ve hit some important milestones. We now have 40 growers and 80 vineyards certified, with another 20 growers actively pursing certification. Napa Green Vineyard is a whole-property certification so we have 5,000+ vineyard acres and another 5,000+ surrounding acres certified, encompassing hedgerows, creeks and river, wildlands and forests.
We’ve collaborated with 10 Vineyard Management Companies on certification for their clients, and these VMCs have themselves been audited to ensure they meet the “Social Justice, Diversity & Inclusion” standards with their teams and employees. Social sustainability is foundational for economic and environmental sustainability.
Napa Green Vineyard is a cutting-edge certification developed specifically for the wine industry, providing a practice- and performance-based roadmap for regenerative viticulture, climate action, and social equity. In addition to expert knowledge, training, and resources we provide hard to find consulting services at a fraction of their value. Our Vineyard team provides custom regenerative “Carbon Farm Plans” for each certifying property (worth $1,500-3,000+), as well as Irrigation Distribution Uniformity Assessments (worth $1,000-2,000+).
Learn more and join our community of leaders: https://napagreen.org/vineyard-certification/
We’ve awarded over $35,000 in matching grants to enable:
Stay tuned this fall for another opportunity to access implementation $$$.
Rutherford Hill Winery recently added the Napa Green logos on over 300,000 bottles. All members should leverage this opportunity to share their validated sustainability commitments on qualifying wines.
To use the Napa Green Certified Vineyard mark on your labels you must submit an application validating that the wine is made from 85% or more Napa Valley AVA grapes grown on certified vineyard properties. To use the Napa Green Certified Winery mark you must submit an application validating that the wine is made from 85% or more Napa Valley AVA grapes and produced 100% in a certified production facility. The logo use guidelines and applications are available here: https://napagreen.org/member-resources/
In June, World Finance Magazine named Amorim the Most Sustainable Company in the Wine Industry. We are consistently impressed by their whole system approach to sustainability. Congratulations on this much deserved recognition!
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.
Thanks to the @naparegister for publishing this Climate Connection contribution from @napagreen’s Vineyard Program Director, Ben Mackie (@soilrainandhope) highlighting the biodiversity @grgichhillsestate.
If you loved this article, you’ll love our Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop happening today!
#climateaction #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Friday night dinner dilemma?
Order takeout from @southsidenapa using promo code DONATE and 20% of your order will be donated to @napagreen.
It’s a win: win! You get dinner and @napagreen gets funding to contribute our impactful climate action work in Napa Valley.
Order online or preorder your Fried Chicken Friday pickup for February 27, 2026. Don’t forget to pair it with Napa Green certified wine! 🍽️ 🍷
#dineanddonate #nonprofit #napavalley
Join us Thursday, February 26 to learn about biodiversity in the vineyard.
🍇 Ivo Jeramaz, Winemaker & VP of Vineyards and Production at @grgichhillsestate, will welcome us to the beautiful property and illustrate the various implementation of habitat diversity they have undertaken at the American Canyon ranch.
🍇 Jo Ann Baumgartner & Sam Earnshaw from @wildfarmalliance will provide insight on how to maximize bird habitat and establish hedgerows to support the local ecology.
🍇 Erin Arnsteen from the @monarchjointventure will outline how pivotal vineyard acreage can be to support the dwindling Western Monarch populations.
🍇 Cori Carlson, owner of @napapastureprotein, will explain the ecological goals of grazing a vineyard.
🍇 Ruby Stahel from the @naparcd will join us to discuss the various resources that the RCD has to support habitat enhancement on Napa properties.
🍇 @soilrainandhope from @napagreen will talk about bees!
➡️ Ticket link in bio.
#biodiversity #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Learn about the herd of cattle calmly grazing the vineyards @ruddestate, contributing to soil health and biodiversity, in our latest post from @soilrainandhope.
➡️ Link in bio.
#climateaction #regenerativeag #regnerativeviticulture #soilhealth
Thanks to @naparegister and @kcuz for this great article about the @regenerativeviticulture and @napagreen #OneBlockChallenge field day @celaniwines.
We had a great time engaging with attendees about opportunities to implement regenerative practices in their vineyards!
If you’re regenerative curious or want to learn more head to the link in our bio!
#climateaction #regenerativeviticulture
Congratulations on @napagreen Vineyard Certification to @shadybrookestatewinery!
Nestled in the picturesque heart of Coombsville, Shadybrook Estate, has shown a deep commitment to regenerative viticulture and climate action. Visit to see the natural beauty of this hidden gem.
#climateaction #regenerativeviticulture #napagreen
We love the biodiversity in this @grgichhillsestate American Canyon Vineyard!
Come learn how to integrate biodiversity in your vineyard on February 26 at this workshop with @napagreen, @grgichhillsestate, @wildfarmalliance, @monarchjointventure, @napapastureprotein and @naparcd.
➡️ Ticket link in bio.
#Biodiversity #RegenerativeAg #RegenerativeViticulture
Congratulations to @rutherfordhillwinery on achieving @napagreen Winery Recertification!
At Rutherford Hill Winery, sustainability is apparent in all of their practices. The facility is 100% solar-powered and even contributes clean energy back to the local grid. Additionally, they prioritize natural solutions, like Owl Boxes and organic farming.
Visit to experience for yourself these exceptional wines that invest in our planet’s future.
#climateaction #winetasting #sustainablewine
Biodiversity is essential for any resilient vineyard.
Join us on February 26, 2026 at @grgichhills American Canyon to learn how to integrate biodiversity within vineyard blocks.
Experts from @wildfarmalliance @monarchjointventure @napapastureprotein and @naparcd will be on hand to discuss all the various species that a vineyard can support.
Ticket link in bio.
#biodiversity #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
Learn how @closduval used Verallia lightweight glass to help reduce their environmental impact and meet their sustainability goals.
Read more at napagreen.org
#climateaction #lightenup
What a great #OneBlockChallenge first field day!
Not only was it a gorgeous day with a great community of people we also heard from some awesome speakers:
🍇 @cainethompson about the @regenerativeviticulture foundation and the implementation practices
🍇 Jordan Lonberg @coastalvineyardcare about continuous improvement and shifting the industry mindset
🍇 @soilrainandhope about the practical aspects of the regeneratives practices and how @napagreen and @naparcd can provide support
🍇 Dustin Owen @celaniwines about their their vineyard’s regenerative journey
Thanks to all who attended and to @celaniwines for hosting!
➡️ To learn more about regenerative vineyard practices or to enroll in either the One Block Challenge or Napa Green Vineyard certification, head to the links in our bio.
#regenerativeag #climateaction
Join our first @napagreen and @regenerativeviticulture One Block Challenge Field Day to hear from this great lineup of speakers, meet other participating growers, and learn how to take the first steps in implementing regenerative practices.
We look forward to seeing you on February 12, 2026 at @celaniwines to connect learn more.
Registration link in bio.
#regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture #soilhealth
It’s hard to believe it’s already been 3 years since @marisataylorwines joined our team, but time flies when you’re having fun (and wine)!
Join us in celebrating Marisa Taylor, who is an accomplished winemaker and sustainability leader with over two decades of experience in the wine industry, and also the Napa Green Winery Program Manager, where she partners with wineries across Napa Valley to advance meaningful environmental stewardship and sustainable winegrowing practices.
Thank you for bringing your passion and positive energy to our team every day!
The team celebrated with our @napagreen certified #NapaNeighbors @rombauervineyards.
#winebusiness #womeninwine #sustainablewine
Join us for the @napagreen and @regenerativeviticulture #OneBlockChallenge first field day on February 12, 2026 from 10-12 @celaniwines.
This event is open to all winegrowers and vintners who are curious about regenerative viticulture but space is limited so register today at the link in our bio.
#soilhealth #regenerativeviticulture
Congratulations to @domainecarneros for receiving the @napachamberofcommerce Sustainable Business of the Year award presented by @mcecleanenergy.
Thank you for your leadership, innovation and dedication to sustainability and the community!
#greenbusiness #winebusiness #napagreencertified #napagreen
@antinorinapavalley family’s winemaking legacy spans over six centuries. To ensure that legacy continues, they have a deep commitment to sustainability and the care of the land for future generations.
Hear why Antinori is exploring the use of @hopenvironmental1965 soil compostable tie tape in the vineyard.
#regenerativevineyard #greenbusiness #sustainablewinery #greenpurchasing #landstewardship
