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Watch out 2025, here we come! Our entire team is excited about all that is in store for Napa Green and our members this year. In particular, that includes some stellar events, which are the focus of this newsletter.
In the enduring words of Matthew McConaughey, โAlright, alright, alright,โย RISE is backย yโall! Itโs a challenge to make eachย RISE Climate & Wine Symposiumย better than the last, but we have a powerhouse lineup, and more speakers still to come. Check out the details below and onย risegreen.org,ย get your NG member discount code, and get your tickets beforeย Early Bird ends on March 15!
We have so many leaders in our community, and for the second time weโll be recognizing our stand out champions via ourย RISE Leadership Awards. See the details to apply below โ DEADLINE March 7. ย
Our first event of the year, which I hope will be Sold Out, is our second collaboration withย Soil and Shadowโs Nikki Silvestri,ย focused onย Connective Conflict & Fertile Feedback.ย I will own that I could use more guidance and structures to navigate conflict and give & receive challenging feedback. Nikki has a way of making this work comfortable, engaging, and eye-opening. I know a $300 ticket might feel steep but this would normally be $550 per person. And the value of improved interpersonal and management skills is high and sustainedโฆ More details below.
I just know that 2025, while not without challenges and hard work, is going to be a positive and impactful year. Canโt wait to see you, and support collective empowerment and action.
See you soon,
Anna Brittain
Executive Director
Many of our Napa Green members and participants in our 2022 and 2023 Symposiums have taken meaningful action in recent years. We are offeringย six RISE Leadership Awardsย that will be given out during the six days of the RISE Symposium.
One award may be given out for each of theย Six Pillars of Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership:
We are focused on successes andย measurable resultsย achieved within the past 24 months. This award is open to any winery, vineyard, or industry operation. This can include supply chain, but the applicationย cannotย be for a single product or service.
Award:ย Those who win the award will be given the chance to give a 5-7 minute version of a โTED Talk,โ focused on telling a skilled, engagingย story, with selective use of photos and visuals that will enhance the audience experience.
Submission Deadline:ย March 7, 2025
Any/all RISE Leadership Awards will be announced by March 30, 2025
Yes, weโre a wee bit ambitious. Weโre hosting and collaborating on three events BEFORE RISE!
FEBRUARY 27: Connective Conflict & Fertile Feedback
Beringer Vineyards, Fermentation Room St. Helena, CA
Having participated in a full-day workshop with Nikki, I can tell you itโs worth the time and financial investment. Weโre posting a video a week on the event page with Nikki describing core elements of the training. Scroll down andย take a look. You can also follow along onย Instagram.
This Training is Right for You If:
MARCH 11: Weed Management Tools Field Day
Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, Healdsburg, CA
Weโre collaborating with a good friend and former Napan on this workshop โ Natalie Winkler.
See equipment and hear from Clemens, Pellenc, Fischer and vineyard managers about the opportunities and challenges for each type of weed management tool. There will be cultivators and undervine mowers to investigate. Spanish speakers are welcome and encouraged! Some presenters are fluent.
Check out theย Napa Green Weed Management Toolkitย here.
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MARCH 20: 2024 Vintage Salon
Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma, CA
Building on the success of last yearโs Vintage Salon, weโve decided to make this an annual event.
Wine canโt be made to a formula. Each vintage is dependent on the whims of Mother Nature. Join us to hear an array of perspectives on the 2024 vintage, including thoughts on navigating and adapting to an ever-shifting climate.
Adam Huss, of the Beyond Organic Wine podcast, will moderate a conversation withย Laura Barrett, Winemaker at Clif Family Winery (Napa),ย Michael Frey, Head of Operations & Regenerative Farmer at Mariah Vineyards (Mendocino), andย Nicole Bacigalupi, General Manager at Bacigalupi Vineyards (Sonoma).
During the Salon youโll get to sample 2024 and 2023 wines from the different regions.
April 29-May 1 & May 6-8
Charles Krug Carriage House, St Helena CA
If you havenโt yet joined us for RISE, and want to positively impact our climate & community, this is THE event to attend in 2025.
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View all of the content for each of the six half-day events atย RISEGreen.org
RISE Results Include:
Creation of theย Watershed Restoration Collectiveย andย Zero Waste Collective,ย Materra | Cunatโsย transition to organic, a no-till pilot byย Dominus,ย Quintessaย lightening their bottle weight, transition byย Pine Ridgeย to dry farming, Blue Morph UV tank sanitation byย Opus One, Journalistย Jim Gordanโsย commitment to more climate coverage,ย Spottswoodeโsย EV charger rebates,ย Tres Saboresโsย use of low-emissions flame-cap kilns to create biochar, six matchingย implementation grants for over $35,000, and more.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW
Buy a six-pack and split it among your team!
Additional 15% discount for Napa Green members using codeย NGmember15
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.
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!
#visitnapa #winetasting #winetastings #winelover #sustainablewine #wineandfood #winecountry #winecountryliving
If you missed last nightโs 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 wonโt want to miss this! Ticket link in bio.
#winetasting #winetastings #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery
๐Phifer Pavitt Wines in Calistoga!
A gorgeous family winery & vineyard that goes above and beyond in climate smart practices and quality of wine! ๐ท
Canโt 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 wonโt want to miss this! Ticket link in bio.
#winetasting #winetastings #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery
Come join us this week at @klwines!! Tickets can be found at the link in our bio. Cheers! ๐ท
๐ 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! ๐ท
๐๏ธ: @mvino1
โ ๏ธ Donโt 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 โก๏ธ link in bio or www.napagreen.org. See you there! ๐ท
๐ฃ Calling all wine lovers! Weโre partnering with some amazing wineries, restaurants and resorts to celebrate Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month and weโre giving away an incredible โExperience Napa Valley Dayโ to one lucky winner! ๐ท
The winner will receive:
โจA one-night stay at @solageauberge
โจWine tastings at @seaveyvineyard and @rutherfordhillwinery
โจA gift certificate to @charlies_nv
How to Enter:
1๏ธโฃ Make sure youโre following @napagreen & @visitnapavalley
2๏ธโฃ Like this post
3๏ธโฃ Tag your favorite wine lover in the comments.
๐ Bonus Entry: Share this post to your stories and tag us!
Giveaway ends Friday, July 18th. Winner will be announced here and contacted via DM by Monday, July 21st.
Legal Terms:
Must be 21+ and a legal resident of the U.S. to enter. Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram. No purchase necessary to enter. Winner will be selected at random and must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize. Travel and additional expenses NOT included.
Good Luck! ๐ฅ
Sustainability is beautiful ๐ผ
Experience this wine tasting itenerary for yourself on your next trip Napa Valley! ๐ท
#sustainabletravel #winetasting #winetrip #napavalley #napawine #climatesmart #winelovers #cheers
Fairy tale like settings? Delicious, ethically & sustainably produced wines? Yes please! ๐ธ
#visitnapavalley #napavalley #fairytale #winetasting #sustainablewine #cheers #winelovers #winetrip #magicmoments
๐๏ธ: @mvino1
๐๏ธ$15 wine tasting with the winemakers!? Join us at @klwines in San Francisco July 23rd & 24th tasting @spottswoodewinery, @dominusestatewinery, @chimneyrockwinery, @etudewines and many more from 4:00-6:00pm.
Pick up your tickets asap at the link in our bio!
โญ๏ธ Steal this itinerary!
Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month is back this July and we couldnโt be more excited!
We have built some truly fabulous and sustainable experiences which you can find on www.napagreen.org and this year we have included hotels as well!
Tag us in your posts when you visit our amazing Napa Green Certified wineries so we can share your Green adventures!
Team Green is thoroughly enjoying visiting a few of our Napa Green Certified wineries today! ๐ฑ
Pictured here are the STUNNING new Sky Lofts at @rutherfordhillwinery. We strongly recommend a visit, itโs spectacular!
Wondering what this sign hung outside of the winery that you work at means? Want to be able to talk more about what it means to be @napagreen certified??
Join the Napa Green Ambassador training at Clos du Val on Wednesday, June 25 from 9-11 am to learn the answers and more.
Tickets are free but space is limited so reserve your spot from the Workshops & Events link in our bio.
#climateaction #napagreen #napagreencertified #climatesmartwinery #regenerativeag #regenerativefarming
๐ Do you want to learn more about what it means to be a Napa Green Certified Vineyard or Winery?
๐ Do you have new team members who still arenโt sure what that Napa Green Certified sign hanging out front actually means?
๐ Are you curious about this term thatโs suddenly popping up everywhere โ regenerative?
๐ Want to know what exactly does it mean to be climate smart?
Join us Wednesday, June 25, 2025 @closduval to learn how to talk about being @napapagreen certified.
Use the event link in our bio to register.
#climateaction #wineindustry #wineindustryleadership #climatesmart #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery #regenerativevineyard #regenerativeag
๐ข Attn Wineries!! Today is last day to sign up for the Cheers to Climate Smart Wines this July!
Email winery@napagreen.org to sign up today!
