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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, “Alright, alright, alright,” RISE is back y’all! It’s a challenge to make each RISE Climate & Wine Symposium better than the last, but we have a powerhouse lineup, and more speakers still to come. Check out the details below and on risegreen.org, get your NG member discount code, and get your tickets before Early Bird ends on March 15!
We have so many leaders in our community, and for the second time we’ll be recognizing our stand out champions via our RISE Leadership Awards. See the details to apply below – DEADLINE March 7.
Our first event of the year, which I hope will be Sold Out, is our second collaboration with Soil and Shadow’s Nikki Silvestri, focused on Connective Conflict & Fertile Feedback. 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 sustained… More details below.
I just know that 2025, while not without challenges and hard work, is going to be a positive and impactful year. Can’t 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 offering six RISE Leadership Awards that will be given out during the six days of the RISE Symposium.
One award may be given out for each of the Six Pillars of Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership:
We are focused on successes and measurable results achieved within the past 24 months. This award is open to any winery, vineyard, or industry operation. This can include supply chain, but the application cannot be for a single product or service.
Award: Those who win the award will be given the chance to give a 5-7 minute version of a “TED Talk,” focused on telling a skilled, engaging story, with selective use of photos and visuals that will enhance the audience experience.
Submission Deadline: March 7, 2025
Any/all RISE Leadership Awards will be announced by March 30, 2025
Yes, we’re a wee bit ambitious. We’re 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 it’s worth the time and financial investment. We’re posting a video a week on the event page with Nikki describing core elements of the training. Scroll down and take a look. You can also follow along on Instagram.
This Training is Right for You If:
MARCH 11: Weed Management Tools Field Day
Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, Healdsburg, CA
We’re collaborating with a good friend and former Napan on this workshop – 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 the Napa Green Weed Management Toolkit here.
MARCH 20: 2024 Vintage Salon
Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma, CA
Building on the success of last year’s Vintage Salon, we’ve decided to make this an annual event.
Wine can’t 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 with Laura Barrett, Winemaker at Clif Family Winery (Napa), Michael Frey, Head of Operations & Regenerative Farmer at Mariah Vineyards (Mendocino), and Nicole Bacigalupi, General Manager at Bacigalupi Vineyards (Sonoma).
During the Salon you’ll 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 haven’t yet joined us for RISE, and want to positively impact our climate & community, this is THE event to attend in 2025.
View all of the content for each of the six half-day events at RISEGreen.org
RISE Results Include:
Creation of the Watershed Restoration Collective and Zero Waste Collective, Materra | Cunat’s transition to organic, a no-till pilot by Dominus, Quintessa lightening their bottle weight, transition by Pine Ridge to dry farming, Blue Morph UV tank sanitation by Opus One, Journalist Jim Gordan’s commitment to more climate coverage, Spottswoode’s EV charger rebates, Tres Sabores’s use of low-emissions flame-cap kilns to create biochar, six matching 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 code 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.
@napagreen we believe that every purchasing decision is an opportunity to make a positive impact. That’s why we actively encourage our members to carefully consider their choices, especially when it comes to branded merchandise. We are proud to partner with our sponsor, Jonah Marketing, a company that shares our commitment to responsible and sustainable practices.
We invite all Napa Green members and businesses committed to sustainability to reach out to Jonah Marketing for a custom consultation to help you curate a selection of sustainable merchandise that not only aligns with your brand but also authentically communicates your unique sustainability story to your clients, partners, and employees.
Every piece of branded merchandise you choose tells a story about your organization. Let’s tell a sustainable story together.
#winebusiness #greenbusiness #sustainablebusiness #greenpurchasing #purchasingpower #wineindustry
@napagreen`s Executive Director @abrittain is speaking at @sustainabilityindrinks in London on Tuesday, October 21!
The event brings together industry leaders and policymakers to address sustainability challenges. Anna will join a panel on Labour Standards Across the Supply Chain.
#sustainablebusiness #sustainablewine #conference
Check out our incredible lineup of speakers who will be sharing practical strategies for building soil health, enhancing agroecosystem resilience, and producing exceptional quality grapes!
Join the two-day deep dive workshop, Growing Regenerative Viticulture, on November 18 and 19, 2025 @opusonewinery and @bedrockwines.
Open to @napagreen members and anyone interested in growing their regenerative leadership.
Ticket link in bio. This event will sell out so get your tickets soon!
#climateaction #regenerativeag #regenerativefarming #viticulture #wineindustry #soilhealth #workshop
Congratulations on achieving @napagreen Winery Certification to @camomiwinery, a family owned winery heartcrafting exceptional wines in the Napa Valley!
The @fiordisolewines facility, where they produce their wines, is not only water and energy efficient, they also maintain rigorous recycling standards. Beyond that, the bottling line is certified by @ccoforganic, ensuring that the production processes meet stringent organic standards.
#sustainablewine #climatesmart #napavalleywine #napavalley #winebusiness #sustainablewinery #wineindustry #sustainablebusiness
@napagreen has been a proud @1percentftp Environmental Partner since 2020!
Businesses and individuals can support Napa Green’s critical work in climate action, regenerative carbon farming, and social equity within the wine industry through 1% For The Planet’s environmental giving platform.
We are grateful to 1% For The Planet’s dedication to brining businesses and environment organizations together to support people and the planet!
Thank you to our 1% For The Planet Business partners @spottswoodewinery @patagonia @anarchistwineco and @mp_egan39!
#climateaction #regenerativeag #climatesmart #nonprofit #onepercentfortheplanet #environmentalgiving #socialequity
Congratulations @bellaunionwine on achieving @napagreen Winery recertification!
Powered by @mcecleanenergy Deep Green 100% Renewable Energy, Bella Union believes in minimizing their environmental impact, maximizing care for their ecosystems, and making a difference in the lives of their employees and community.
Explore their beautiful tasting room, featuring an artist-in-residence program, and discover the passion and quality in every glass.
#sustainablewine #climatesmart #winetasting #napavalleywine #napavalley #winebusiness #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery
Congratulations to these @napagreen Certified Members for winning the @greatwinecapitals Napa Valley Regional Best of Wine Tourism Awards!
🌟@sterlingvineyards for Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences
🌟 @chandonusa for Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices
🌟 @cliffamily for Culinary Experiences
Thank you for your commitment to excellence and sustainability!
#visitnapa #visitnapavalley #winetasting #ecotourism #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewines #winecountry
JOIN US for an inspiring two-day deep dive into regenerative viticulture, designed to equip growers with practical strategies for building soil health, enhancing agroecosystem resilience, and producing exceptional quality grapes.
November 18, 2025 @opusonewinery
November 19, 2025 @bedrockwines
This event is for anyone interested in growing their leadership.
🎟️ Ticket link in bio.
#regenerativefarming #regenerativeag #winebusiness #vineyard #climateaction #climatesmart #soilhealth #regenerativeviticulture
Congratulations @ilsleyvineyards on achieving @napagreen Vineyard Certification!
With four generations farming over six decades and over 100 years of history in the Napa Valley, the Ilsley family is committed to elevating their vineyard and farming practices. The Napa Green Vineyard Certification aligns with this whole property approach to farming, encompassing the full agroecosystem – from what is happening underground in the soil, to what is happening in the atmosphere, to how this impacts the broader community.
Thank you for being regenerative farming leaders!
#regenerativeag #regenerativefarming #wineindustry #sustainablewine #climatesmart #napavalleywine #napavalley #landstewardship #winebusiness
@frankfamilyvineyards is not only both @napagreen Vineyard and Winery Certified, they have also partnered with @4ocean to support ocean and coastline cleanups!
Check out this outstanding winery to learn more about their leading sustainability practices and this amazing initiative! 🌊
#climateaction #winebusiness #winetasting #napavalley #napavalleywine #coastalcleanup #oceancleanup #visitnapavalley #climatesmartwine #regenerativeag
Congratulations to one of our founding members, @stsupery on achieving both @napagreen Vineyard and Winery recertification!
St Supery’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and continuing improvement is evident throughout their business. When visiting the tasting room, guests are greeted by cheerful Bluebirds that live in the strategically placed bird boxes to act as natural pest control. From there, you pass by the culinary gardens that are incorporated into the farm-to-table pairings, to the stunning tasting room where you can see the solar energy generated to power the property in real-time, and learn about all of the incredible sustainability initiatives from soil to bottle.
Thank you St Supery for your commitment to the community, land stewardship, and sustainable leadership!
#sustainablewine #climatesmart #winetasting #napavalleywine #napavalley #regenerativeag #landstewardship #winebusiness
In celebration of their 40th anniversary vintage, the Novak family of @spottswoodewinery has donated a complete 40-vintage vertical collection of their Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1982-2021), plus an invitation to their exclusive annual vertical tasting, which is available through @christieswine to support the nonprofit, @napagreen, a leader in sustainability and climate action in the wine industry.
@mkshepp of Spottswoode shares, “As we celebrate 40 years of organic farming and work to change paradigms and build resilience through regenerative systems, we see Napa Green as a vital partner in expanding that mission across the wine industry. This auction isn’t just about Spottswoode’s history; it’s an investment in the future of winegrowing that prioritizes the health of our natural environment, our workers, and our community.”
#winetasting #winelover #winecollector #winecollection #finewine #fineandrarewines
LAST CHANCE to bid on this @christieswine Fine and Rare Wines lot, featuring a 19-magnum vertical of @opusonewinery vintages 2001-2019 hand-selected and signed from the private collection of @opus_one_winemaker, Michael Silacci, as well as an Opus One Harvest Experience for four.
#winetasting #winelover #winecollector #winecollection #finewine #fineandrarewines
Michael Silacci, @opus_one_winemaker, has hand-selected an extraordinary vertical of @opusonewinery magnums from his private collection, which are available through @christieswine to support the nonprofit @napagreen, a leader in sustainability and climate action in the wine industry.
“Napa Green plays a vital, fundamental role in grape growing within and beyond the vineyard boundaries in Napa Valley,” said Michael Silacci. “The team, comprised of experts in all essential elements of farming and stewardship, provides education, guidance, and holds us accountable. Year after year they continue to evolve and challenge us to be better citizens. I want to do all I can to help Napa Green rise. Napa Green not only strengthens our community but also inspires a deeper sense of purpose – within ourselves, and in how we care for the land we love so dearly.”
#winetasting #winelover #winecollector #winecollection #finewine #fineandrarewines
Steal this itinerary! 🍷
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
#sustainablewine #wineindustry #winetasting #winecountry #winelover #ecotravel #foodandwine #visitnapa #visitnapavalley #sommelier
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.”
#sustainabilty #environmentalleadership #environmentalstewardship #climateaction #climatesmart
