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Independent validation that you are meeting Napa Green Vineyard and /or Napa Green Winery practice and performance-based standards, walking the talk, is critical to marketplace assurance. Our network of third-party auditors have gone through training in the Napa Green programming, and will validate implementation of practices that our team has not been able to review. If you are interested in becoming a Napa Green Auditor, please reach out to wegotthis@napagreen.org.
Jill Brodt
An experienced sustainability auditor and California native who has called Sonoma County home for over 20 years. Jillโs previous role as Laboratory Director at Brelje and Race Laboratories, Inc. for over 12 years has given her a strong background in quality control, quality assurance and audit preparation. Her experience in the commercial laboratory sector provides her a unique perspective as a former auditee. She served as a member of the Environmental Laboratory Technical Advisory Committee working closely with members of the State Water Resources Control Board. Jill has an eye for interpreting regulation and choosing appropriate and decisive corrective action. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies, with an emphasis in Water Quality, from Sonoma State University.
Auditing Services: Napa Green Vineyard, Napa Green Winery, Accredited Sustainability Auditor for California Certified Winegrowers
Matthew Hoymak
Matthew holds an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School and brings over 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry as the founder and CEO of Stag Dining Group.
As a certified sustainability practitioner with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Matthew has conducted audits for Fortune 500 companies, including developing waste stream and recycling strategies for NASCAR and assessing Intuitโs energy usage in commercial real estate. For the past two years, he has worked with Deep Planet AI to provide precision agronomy analysis for wine businesses, enhancing vineyard productivity and promoting regenerative farming practices. His work has also included remapping New York’s American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in collaboration with the New York Wine and Grape Foundation and their grower survey.
Auditing Services: Napa Green Vineyard, Napa Green Winery
Sierra Minchaca
Sierra Minchaca is an independent third-party auditor for Napa Green and LODI RULES with a background in sustainable viticulture, climate-smart farming, and soil health. She previously served as Climate & Soil Specialist for Napa Green’s Vineyard Program, where she conducted vineyard irrigation evaluations, on-site Carbon Farm assessments, and supported certification processes and practice verification. Sierra holds a B.S. in Conservation and Resource Studies from UC Berkeley, advanced training in Carbon Farm Planning through the Carbon Cycle Institute, and has been trained as a Regenerative Agriculture Technical Assistance Provider through Chico Stateโs Center for Regenerative Agriculture.
She has also contributed to industry outreach as a Napa Green brand ambassador and through the RISE Climate & Wine Symposium, helping elevate conversations on resilience and regenerative farming. Her technical strengths include carbon farm planning, irrigation system evaluation, and sustainability metrics tracking. As an auditor, Sierra ensures compliance with program standards through thorough and objective evaluation.
Auditing Services: Napa Green Winery, LODI RULES
Megan Newhall
A Sonoma County native with over 18 years of experience in management including developing and monitoring guidelines and standards for assuring compliance with state licensure, federal regulations (OSHA, HIPAA etc.) and accreditation. Experienced in quality and internal audits of clinical services, which also involved preparing material for legal inquiries, external audit engagements and corrective action plans. Extensive experience in Human Resource Management and employment law including training, policies and procedures, employee retention, compensation and hiring practices.
B.A. in Communications.
Auditing Services: Napa Green Vineyard, Napa Green Winery, Accredited Sustainability Auditor for California Certified Winegrowers
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This is not your typical itinerary by @abrittain โ wetting your palate for wine producers that are difficult, perhaps impossible, to visit. However, if you are a wine connoisseur seeking exceptional wines from sustainability and climate leaders you should absolutely put in the effort to secure wines from these @napagreen certified producers.
๐ @dominusestatewinery
๐ @lailvineyards
๐ @adamvs
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This itinerary is ideal for a girlsโ trip or a day out with friends! Discover the sustainable side of Napa with @goodfriendsgoodfood itinerary, which celebrates diversity and offers wines tailored to a range of palates.
These @napagreen certified wineries provide beautiful settings to connect over fantastic wine, all while supporting positive change within the wine industry.
๐ @domainecarneros
๐ @rdwinery
๐ @trefethenfamily
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This itinerary by Sommelier and Vintner, @danpetroski, showcases a rich variety of regional efforts from @napagreen certified wineries with a diversity of style, size, production and profiles, where each place focuses on varies in accordance with their distinct microclimate.
Be sure to check out the second 1/2 of this itinerary to complete your visit!
๐ @ashesxdiamonds
๐ @cliffledevineyards
๐ @hydewines
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@closduvalโs bottles from Verallia are 30% lighter than traditional bottles, which represents a 34% reduction in carbon emissions from glass production alone!
Lightweight glass saves natural resources, lowers transportation costs and emissions, and reduces the risk of employee injuries. Not only is it infinitely recyclable, itโs also beautiful!
Get a bottle (or several) of this @napagreen certified wine to feel and taste the commitment sustainability from soil to bottle.
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Get insider information and tips to make the most of your trip to some of @reyeswine.mwโs favorite Napa Green certified wineries with this exclusive in-the-know Itinerary.
๐ @rdwinery
๐ @sequoiagrove
๐ @schramsberg
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This itinerary, by Master Sommelier, @andrearobinsonms, will take you to @napagreen Certified wineries, where we can see and taste the commitment to our planet and our community that pays off now in great wine, natural beauty and soil health, while paying it forward.
๐ @chandonusa
๐ @grgichhillsestate @grgichhills
๐ @troisnoixwine
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Congratulations to @twentyrowswines for @napagreen Winery Certification!
Twenty Rows crafts small lots of their Napa Valley wines, at the @fiordisolewines certified sustainable facility. These wines are not only made with environmental impact in mind, they reflect honest varietal character and showcase the terroir where the grapes were grown.
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This itinerary by @abrittain will take you to @napagreen certified, tucked away spots, run by some powerhouse women, deeply dedicated to the stewardship of the Napa Valley.
๐ @tressabores
๐ @viadernapavalley
๐ @spottswoodewinery
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Congratulations to @etudewines for achieving @napagreen winery recertification!
Etude Wineโs sustainability initiatives encompass everything from cover crops, solar powered facilities, recycled water use and water-wise landscaping, wetland and habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, stunning pollinator gardens and more. For a truly immersive sustainability experience with expressive wines with a holistic winemaking approach.
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Being with a community of people who are excited about biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, and climate resilience is good for the soil and the soul!
Whether youโre regenerative curious or ready to get regenerative certified, reach out to join this community! Youโll get access to support, resources, practical guidance, and incredible field days like this one @bedrockwines with @napagreen and @regenerativeviticulture
#regenerativeviticulture #OneBlockChallenge #climateaction
Thereโs still time to register for the @napagreen and @regenerativeviticulture #OneBlockChallenge informational sessions!
Register for either session at the link in our bio:
December 9th from 9:00-10:00 am
December 11th from 9:00-10:00 am
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@napagreen and @regenerativeviticulture partnered to bring the #OneBlockChallenge to Napa County winegrowers!
Tomorrow is the first virtual informational and onboarding session, so bring your questions, curiosity and excitement and hop on zoom to learn more.
#climateaction #regenerativeviticulture
Help us celebrate this historic milestone!!
100% of @napagreenโs Certified Vineyard members successfully phased out Roundup, setting a new standard for wine industry leadership.
Thank you to all of our members for your continued leadership and dedication to sustainability. Your choices impact meaningful change in our industry.
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What makes the #OneBlockChallenge so special? Hear from @regenerativeviticulture Co-Founder, @stephen_de_mirabeau!
The first informational session is next week so come with your questions. Learn more or get involved at the link in our bio.
#regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture climateaction
@napagreen is a non-profit focused on climate action in the wine industry!
This #GivingTuesday consider donating any amount to support regenerative farming practices, sustainable wine production, and strengthening our community.
#climateaction #nonprofit
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for our incredible members and their teams, the community, our board, and all of the people who support climate action by drinking @napagreen certified wines!
Cheers! ๐ ๐ ๐
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