Weโre beginning to count down the days to ourย RISE Climate & Wine Symposium.ย Only five weeks remain! RISE is all about building community and empowering collective action. These events are for anyone in the wine industry ready to accelerate sustainability and climate action leadership.
Check out the details below and onย risegreen.org,ย get your NG member discount code, and get your tickets! Reminder that six packs can be divided amongst your team.
Next week weโll be announcing the winners of our RISE Leadership Awards. These leaders will get to give their version of a brief โTEDTalkโ during RISE!
RISE is THE event to attend in 2025. Iโm not the only one who thinks so:
Ray Isle (Apr. 30)ย shares, โThe 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.โ
Jermaine Stone (May 6)ย notes, โTrue sustainability isnโt just about the landโitโs about creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table. Iโm honored to be participating in the RISE Climate & Wine Symposium; weโre not just talkingโweโre building a future where diversity is the standard, not the exception.โ
Mimi Casteel (May 8)ย says, โNever has it been more important for our industry to lead. In times like these, true solutions are born when we gather with curiosity and commitment, and that is precisely what RISE calls us to do. Decades from now our wines and our successors will tell the stories of how we met this moment. Letโs write a good story.โ
See you there!
Anna Brittain
Executive Director
Spring has sprung, and this is a wonderful time to share your stories of regenerative and climate smart vineyard and winery leadership. Share beautiful photos and fun stories. Below are a few recent posts weโve enjoyed.
If youโre looking for some ideas of what to spotlight, take a look at ourย Napa Green Certified Vineyard & Winery Talking Points.
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Napa Green will be pouring your donated wines atย Earth Day Napaย on April 12 at the Oxbow Commons. Donate wine (sparkling and white are the most popular) to raise funds for the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County Field Trip Bus Grant Program and the Darcy Aston Scholarship. Reach out toย megan@napagreen.orgย to donate wine.
On Instagram tagย @napagreenย and on Facebook tagย @napagreencertified.
April 29, 30, May 1 & May 6, 7, 8
Charles Krug Carriage House, St Helena CA
View the content for each of the six half-day events atย RISEGreen.org
Napa Green Members Save 15% using Promo Codeย NGMEMBER15
Donโt miss the real-world insights, results and actionable steps shared by visionary global leaders coming to each day of the RISE Symposium. Our expert speakers and panelists will explore critical questions, including:ย
Here is a quick taste of two of these forums:ย
May 1 โ Is Regenerative Ag Our Future?ย
Napa Greenโs own Ben Mackie will moderate a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Nicholas (sustainability scientist and author, Under the Sky We Make), Jonathan Lundgren (agroecologist and leader of Ecdysis Foundation and the 1000 Farms Initiative), and Caine Thompson (Head of Sustainability for O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, Managing Director of Robert Hall Winery).
Learn how these leaders are using regenerative practices to demonstrate measurable benefits for vineyards, wineries, and the bottom line
May 8 โย Can Forest & Creek Restoration Create Localized Climate Cooling?ย
An exciting outcome of RISE 2023 was the creation of a Watershed Restoration Collective led by Tod Mostero (Dominus Estate), Mimi Casteel (Hope Well Wine), and Anna Brittain (Napa Green). Two ecological experts will join them in discussion โ Brock Dolman (permaculture and regenerative design leader) and Obi Kaufman (ecologist and author, The State of Fire). This incredible lineup will discuss the potential to combat heat domes through landscape restoration and rehydration.ย
The wins could be huge: capturing and storing water, enhancing biodiversity, reducing fire risk and increasing resilience, and generating meaningful localized cooling.
Join Us in Collective Action and Impact
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Last year, we launched our premiereย โCheers to Climate Smart Wines!โย consumer and community campaign. This co-marketing program raises consumer awareness of your wineryโs climate action leadership, generates incremental sales, and supports Napa Green.ย
Why is this so important?ย While more than 66% of consumers say they will pay more for an environmentally sustainable product,ย nearly 80% say they donโt know how to identify these companies and products.
Cheers to Climate Smart Wines! spotlights Napa Green membersโ commitment to climate smart winemaking. Throughout the month of July, the campaign will promote engagement with the growing number of consumers that want to support climate friendly, purpose-driven wineries.ย
How does it work?ย Choose a giveback method that works for you with a minimum donation commitment of $2000 to participate. Examples include allocating a percentage of tasting fees, tasting experiences, or featured SKUs generated in July.ย
Napa Green will provide participating members:
If youโre interested in being involved reach out toย winery@napagreen.org. ย
We are immensely grateful for all of your support as a champion member of Napa Green. Collectively, our leadership is making a difference.
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!