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Happy fall,
I was thinking this weekend about the intentions I set for this year, and I was telling myself I still had plenty of time to get more accomplished. Then I remembered itโs almost Thanksgivingโฆhmm.ย
Together with our members, Napa Green has accomplished a lot this year, including hostingย EIGHT educational and inspirational events,ย and surpassing 80 vineyards and 40 growers certified to the Napa Green Vineyard regenerative certification.ย
Most recently, we organized an Economics of Organic Viticulture discussion at Grgich Hills. Some highlights are available here:
We will create a landing page with all of the presentations. If interested, keep a lookout for that in early December.ย
Weโre getting really excited about plans and content for ourย 2025 RISE Climate & Wine Symposium.ย As an example, weโre going to have an important forum during our May 7 Supply Chain event, asking, โDo Consumers Care about Sustainability & Climate Action?โ Weโll have Esther Mobley (SF Chronicle) moderating, with speakers Dom De Ville (The Wine Society) and Randi Kronthal-Sacco (NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business), and one more speaker TBD.ย Get your early bird tickets now!
Join Us for Napa Green Member Meeting At Clos Du Val
We want to connect with you and your teams before the New Year, sharing program updates, and answering any questions. Clos du Val is our generous host for this happy hour event on December 12 from 4:30-6 pm. There will be appetizers and wine, and plenty of time to mix and mingle.
When: December 12 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Where: Clos du Val
Cost: FREE
Register Now:ย https://www.eventbrite.com/e/napa-green-annual-member-meeting-tickets-1075104710129
In 2021, the Napa Green nonprofit originally set fees as low as possible to accommodate for the financial strain COVID placed on our members. Since that time, our fees have remained relatively unchanged in order to include as many vineyards and wineries in the program as possible. Unfortunately, these fees have not captured the true costs for our sustainability experts to facilitate certification and provide technical assistance services.ย
Beginning in 2025, we will be making several necessary changes to our fee structure to better reflect the costs associated with both certification and the additional expert services Napa Green provides.ย Please see theย Napa Green Vineyard and Winery fee overview.ย We know that any adjustments like this are never easy and that this is a challenging time for vineyards and wineries, especially smaller operations. To that end, we have worked diligently with our Board to accurately assess our service costs and to balance impacts, with little to no change for our smallest members.
Weโve also heard from many of you about adjusting our invoicing schedule. Moving forward, instead of receiving invoices in March/April,ย Napa Green will begin invoicing annually on Dec. 2.ย These will be Net 30 invoices so you can pay in the new year as needed.ย If there is any hardship with the changes in fees or timing, we ask that you please let us know and we’ll explore accommodation.ย
RISE Climate & Wine Symposium โ Save The Dates
We are well into planning for our third worldclassย RISE Climate & Wine Symposium,ย again hosted at the Charles Krug Carriage House.ย SAVE THE DATES: April 29-May 1 and May 6-8.ย
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This is a series of six half-day events organized around ourย Six Pillars of Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership. RISE is a uniquely action- and impact-oriented Symposium, with more than 70 expert speakers, 40 Sustainable Services & Solutions Sponsors, and we plan to engage 1,000 guests in 2025.
We have our first three Marquee keynote speakers confirmed โย Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine | Author, โThe World in a Wineglassโ;ย Mark Arax, Journalist and author, โThe Dreamt Landโ;ย Chris Renfro, Founder, The Two Eighty Project โ along with nearly 20 other speakers. We are continually updating content and speakers.ย
GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW! Napa Green members you can useย code NGMEMBER to receive 15% off tickets. And donโt forget that six-pack bundles can be shared amongst your team.ย
If you are interested in sponsorship please reach out to Megan Scott,ย megan@napagreen.org, and she will share the RISE Sponsorship deck.
Reminder: Roundup/Glyphosate Phaseout by End Of 2025
A year ago, we announced that we would beย the first sustainable winegrowing certification program to require the phaseout of Roundup/Glyphosateย by January 1, 2026, and ultimately all synthetic herbicides by January 1, 2028. We developed and continue to add to our uniqueย Weed Management Toolkit.
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There is just over a year until all Napa Green members will need to be Roundup/Glyphosate free.ย Nearly 2/3 of our members have already achieved this goal, and for the rest of our members we are here to provide support in this transition, including the opportunity to connect you with mentors.
There has been misinformation circulating that there are some automatic offramps from this requirement.ย That is not the case. Growers will have the opportunity to submit a request for variance for exceptionally cost-prohibitive circumstances. These requests will be considered by a Peer Review Committee. Any variances will be granted on a select basis, which is to say we do not anticipate granting more than a small number of variances. For the limited number of growers that may receive a variance it will only extend their Roundup-free transition timeline.ย
Prohibited & Restricted Pesticidesย is one of six elements of our Napa Green Vineyard certification focused on regenerative agriculture, climate action, and social equity.ย You canย review the full elementย and detailedย spreadsheet here.
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The application for the Californiaย Greenย Medalย Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards program is officially open through Feb. 5, 2025. California vineyards and wineries that participate in a sustainability program in California are eligible toย apply in four award categoriesย (Leader Award, Environment Award, Community Award and Business Award). Learn more and apply atย greenmedal.org.
Twelve Napaย Greenย members have been recognized with the California Sustainable Winegrowingย Greenย Medalย award since its inception in 2015.
The Californiaย Greenย Medalย is presented by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, California Association of Winegrape Growers, Wine Institute, Napa Green, Napa Valley Vintners, Lodi Winegrape Commission, Vineyard Team, and Sonoma County Winegrowers.
On a related note, we will be sharing a call for RISE Leadership Award applications in January, which includes a chance to present during the RISE Climate & Wine Symposium.
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!
