WineInk: Sustainability standards in the wine industry I was in Four Dogs Wine and Spirits looking for a bottle of a particular California Chardonnay, when I heard a woman behind me ask the wine guy, “Can you help me find some organic wines? I need to make a change.” What a refreshing request. The wine […]
Read more "WineInk: Sustainability standards in the wine industry"JCB LIVE Waste Prevention in the Wine Industry with Napa Green’s Anna Brittain Wine Drinkers = Empty Wine Bottles. Napa Green’s Executive Director Explains How Napa Valley Never Let’s Them go to Waste. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ibtzHgGZi0&list=PLx9ivaB2Yi_eekAFuOIsIdjcMl88wbYFM&index=2&t=79s Making the commitment to third party certification takes time and effort, but it is worth it to demonstrate our commitment to […]
Read more "JCB LIVE Waste Prevention in the Wine Industry with Napa Green’s Anna Brittain"Napa Green Receives $456,000 Grant to Grow the New Napa Green Vineyard Certification and Celebrates First Five Certified Members (Napa Valley, CA, April 13, 2022) — Napa Green, the leading non-profit sustainable winegrowing program, has been awarded a three-year, $456,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant* to continue to grow participation and impact in the new, cutting-edge Napa […]
Read more "Napa Green Receives $456,000 Grant to Grow the New Napa Green Vineyard Certification and Celebrates First Five Certified Members"Time Dewey-Mattia, the recycling and public educations manager for Napa Recycling and Waste Services, compares different alternatives to Styrofoam for packaging wine. Photo: Sam Jones, Register While there are multiple alternatives to Styrofoam that can be used to pack and ship wine, each requires different disposal methods. For example, the top material photographed with the […]
Read more "Cut the cardboard: Eliminating wine waste with reusable shipping alternatives"The Opus One Green Team, from left, back, Nathalie Jure Buckland, Daniela Krueger-Franco, Michael Silacci, Chris Lynch, Allie Russell, Mike Morrison, Angela Muscarella, Morgan Tageson, Jose Hernandez, Marina Acuna, Juana Odilia Casas, Inocencio Casas and Susan Mitchell. Photo by Briana Forgie Eloy Paniagua adds brush to the AirBurner BurnBoss. Submitted Photo The Climate Connection: One […]
Read more "The Climate Connection: One winery’s ‘Greenprint’"Jake Terrell of Sequoia Grove Sequoia Grove is one of the first Napa Valley vineyards to adopt the new Napa Green Vineyard certification, with Jake Terrell at the helm of the operation. photo: Sam Jones, Register Jake Terrell digs up cover crop at Sequoia Grove Jake Terrell, director of vineyards for Sequoia Grove, digs up […]
Read more "Napa Green redevelops vineyard certification, hopes to set new sustainable standards"Frank Family’s General Manager and Winemaker Todd Graff celebrates at Frank Family Vineyards Frank Family Vineyards Named “Best Tasting Room” and “Best Local Winemaker” in Napa Valley (February 22, 2022; Calistoga, Calif.)—Rich and Leslie Frank, founders of Frank Family Vineyards, are proud to announce that Napa Valley Life Magazine has named Frank Family Vineyards the […]
Read more "Frank Family Vineyards Named “Best Tasting Room” and “Best Local Winemaker” in Napa Valley"Top Left Photo By Jimmy Hayes, JBH Photo; Top Right Photo By Briana Marie Photography; Bottom Photo By Anna Brittain. PHOTO: BRIANA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY If Not Here, Then Where? RAISING THE BAR BEYOND SUSTAINABILITY TO REGENERATION IN THE VINEYARDS OF CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY For years, “sustainability” has been the aspirational buzz word thrown around various […]
Read more "If Not Here, Then Where?"Fred Seavey turning compost pile Fred Seavey turning compost pile Fred Seavey of Seavey Vineyard turns one of his compost piles by hand with a shovel. photo: Sam Jones, Register Seavey Vineyard compost – grapes Seavey Vineyard uses manure, grape skins, oak leaves, biochar and more in its compost. photo: Sam Jones, Register Fred Seavey […]
Read more "Biochar gives Napa Valley farmers way to dispose of woody waste, boost soil health"Castello Di Amorosa Installs a Solar Microgrid Calistoga, Napa Valley, January 2022 – Castello di Amorosa, Dario Sattui’s authentically-built 13th century castle and winery, has just invested $1.4 million in a 450-kilowatt solar and battery microgrid. The massive 1,232 panel solar system was completed in January of 2022 and is situated on a slope that was significantly […]
Read more "Castello Di Amorosa Installs a Solar Microgrid"Hear from @marisataylorwines about the importance of water efficiency & savings and what we can all do to conserve this precious resource.
Join us for a not to be missed dinner experience at @opusonewinery while supporting philanthropic efforts on behalf of climate action.
An intimate group of 20 guests will be in attendance on the rotunda overlooking the estate vineyards. Chef Sarah Heller will prepare a four-course, locally-sourced dinner paired with Champagne Barons de Rothschild, Opalie de Château Coutet, and three vintages of Opus One wines.
You will have the chance to share transformative conversations and form deep connections with industry leaders and change makers.
Please find full invitation details at the link in our profile.
Happy Earth Day Napa Valley! It’s an incredible joy to work with you all and see the forward progress being made all over this gorgeous place we call home. Thank you for caring, thank you for stepping up and thank you for making a difference!! 🌎💚
Thanks to everyone who came out to @earthdaynapa and visited us at the @napagreen wine booth!
Cheers to @amici_cellars @cakebreadcellars @domainecarneros @handwrittenwines @robertmondavi and @whiterockvineyards for donating the certified sustainable wines to raise money for the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County and helping make it a great event!
We’re pouring some stellar Napa Green wines tomorrow at @earthdaynapa to include:
@cakebreadcellars, @domainecarneros, @whiterockvineyards, @handwrittenwines, @amici_cellars & @robertmondavi!
Come by the booth! 🍷🌎
What you can do in the vineyard & what you can do at home! 🌼🦋
#happyearthday #earthmonth #sustainability #biodiversity #pollinators #herbicidefree #napa #napavalley #cheers
Come get involved this Earth Month! 🌎🌱
🌷 Earth Day Napa - Saturday, April 20th 11am -4pm at Oxbow Commons
🌷All Things Bottle Sustainability Workshop - Friday, April 26th at @pineridgewine from 9am -12:30pm. Registration is $20
🌷 All Things Bottle Sustainability Dinner! Friday, April 26th at @neotempowines with Karen MacNeil & Chef Dave Cruz!
Message us directly or head to the link in our bio for info!
Exciting news from @amici_cellars!
In celebration of Earth Month, from now through May 11, use code NAPAGREEN for 10% off your wine purchase. Even better? We’ll donate 20% of each sale to @napagreen and their sustainable initiatives.
We are proud to be Napa Green-certified, joining their mission for environmental stewardship. Stay tuned this week to learn more about our certification and about how Napa Green is pioneering a greener future in our valley.
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Economic benefits & ROI of workshops: In a time of changing consumer trends, we want you think of us as extended members of your team. We are here to help share information of ways to not only increase your sustainability but also share with you how these things bring with them ROI, decrease in cost, consumer approval & many other economic benefits.
Join us at our All Things Bottle Sustainability Workshop to hear from our panel of experts. Registration is $20 and the link can be found in our profile. Cheers!
📣 Don’t miss these events!
April 26th - All Things Bottle Sustainability, Pine Ridge Vineyards, 9:00am.
May 23rd - The Future of Water Workshop, 9:00am.
On April 26 we have 12+ speakers covering all aspects of climate smart glass and packaging. Digging in on the truly most sustainable recyclable/compostable/reusable options, with some product show and tell.
On May 23 we have keynotes from two incredible speakers and internationally renowned experts: Peter Gleick, co-founder of the Pacific Institute and author of The Three Ages of Water, and Mimi Casteel, vineyard manager at Hope Well Wine and forest ecologist.
Register now!
Join us for a dinner that brilliantly combines luxury and sustainability with Vintner Kia Behnia, acclaimed Chef Dave Cruz and The Wine Bible Author, Karen MacNeil!
This event will help Napa Green raise much needed funding to keep our non profit thriving. For more info head to the link in our bio or email social@napagreen.org!
Looking for great sustainable wineries to visit?
Check out the great post from @visitnapavalley featuring Napa Green Certified Wineries @grgichhills @bennettlanewinery @cakebreadcellars @cliffamily @josephphelps @stsupery and @tressabores.
Cheers to Keeping Napa Valley Forever Green!
We invite you join us at a very special wine dinner with @karenmacneilco, Chef Dave Cruz and @neotempowines to raise funds for climate action in the wine industry.
For further details please go to the link in our profile or email social@napagreen.org.
We hope to see you there. Cheers!
This #earthmonth we are partnering with the Napa Valley Vintners all month long on #30ways30days! To kick off the month we are highlighting our 6 Pillars of Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership that encompass a whole systems approach to #sustainability in the wine industry. These pillars are the foundational, driving forces for our work with our Napa Green Certified members who are leading the way in regenerative practices and sustainability.
Join in by posting about one of the pillars, then tag @napagreen and @napavintners and use #30Ways30Days along with the hashtags pictured here. Stay with us all month long to learn more about Napa Green and all of the great work being done here in Napa Valley!
Happy Earth Month! While our members celebrate the Earth every day of the year, this month is a great time to showcase those sustainability practices and tell consumers what you do to be green! Be sure to tag @napagreen in your posts, join us @earthdaynapa, and reach out for more ways to get involved!
