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Unfortunately, wine cannot flow directly from the barrel to your glass. It takes a lot of materials and packaging to get that elegant wine bottle to your table. Just like at home, we want to make sure wineries and vineyards are recycling and composting everything they can. Napa Green connects members with local recycling companies to get them free staff trainings, signs, and bins to ensure glass, cardboard, plastic wrap, corks, landscaping, food waste all get recycled or composted into another purpose. The goal is over 75% diversion – meaning less than 25% of “waste” ends up in the landfill.

Wineries have significant purchasing power, and Napa Green works with members to help them green their supply chain and shift to environmentally preferable products. One hot topic right now is how to Lighten Up! Bigger and heavier bottles do not mean better wine, but they do cost more, weigh more, and take up more space, which increases shipments and emissions that contribute to climate change. Currently, only 25-30% of glass bottles get recycled in the U.S. There are new initiatives like The Good Goods and Conscious Container working on bottle takeback, cleaning and return – bringing bottles full circle.

Here are some examples of how sustainable wineries and vineyards prevent waste and buy “green”:

  • Use washable glasses and dishware in the tasting room and at events
  • Eliminate the use of Styrofoam, which is almost never recycled, lasts forever, and leaches toxic materials
  • Use shipping materials made from recycled content, which can be recycled or composted
  • Shift over to Elegant Light or even Wild glass, which has the significant added benefit of reducing the winery’s carbon footprint
  • Buy green, low-toxicity and biodegradable cleaning products
  • Buy copy/printer paper and janitorial products with Post-Consumer recycled content
  • Eliminate the use of bottled water, which has a huge carbon footprint, is often less healthy, and the low-grade plastic is rarely recycled, ending up on our streets and in our oceans
  • Use natural cork, which comes from infinitely renewable cork trees, and can be recycled into soles, purses and more

Our whole team is deeply committed to leading by example. We are certified organic & biodynamic, Napa Green Winery & Vineyard, B Corp, and most recently we became the first TRUE Zero Waste Gold-certified estate winery in Napa County. We reuse, recycle or compost 95% of our “waste” - only 5% goes to landfill. Our industry doesn’t talk much about waste, but on average, 30-50% of winery emissions come from packaging and distribution. That’s why we consider the full supply chain. We have shifted towards recycled content and recycle-friendly packaging. We are decreasing the weight of our Cabernet Sauvignon bottles by 30%. This reduces material use, glass cost, shipment weight, emissions, and post-consumer waste. Did you know that only 30% of glass is recycled? Glass is infinitely recyclable - we just have to build awareness. We are facing a climate crisis, and Spottswoode is taking bold steps to prove that environmental and social leadership are compatible with the highest quality and contribute to a resilient business.
Beth Novak MillikenPresident & CEO, Spottswoode Winery

Supply chain & Waste prevention musings

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Natural Cork is a Win for Planet and People

Natural Cork is a Win for Planet and People

Napa Green | Champion Story
Natural cork is the most sustainable wine closure. Did you know that cork is made from the bark of cork oak trees? The bark cannot be harvested until the oak tree is 25 years old, and is then harvested every nine years, using ancient harvesting techniques. The bark harvest actually prolongs the life of the trees, which can live from 100 to 300 years.
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Lighten Up – the Benefits of Lighter Packaging

Lighten Up – the Benefits of Lighter Packaging

Napa Green | Champion Story
Packaging plays an important role in customer perception. We are hearing more and more stories from Napa Green members about the benefits of greener packaging AND customers giving kudos for eliminating Styrofoam and lightening packages.
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ZD Wines Thinks Green

ZD Wines Thinks Green

Napa Green | Champion Story
ZD Wines was recently certified as a Napa Green Winery. “It’s the way we think anyway – the way we do everything,” said CEO Robert deLeuze, son of founder Norman deLeuze, about the straightforward process to becoming certified.
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WASTE PREVENTION & SUPPLY CHAIN

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That’s a wrap on Cheers to Climate Smart Wines, but you can continue to visit our amazing participating wineries to taste their delicious climate smart wines!

@spottswoodewinery
@mummsparkling
@phiferpavittwine
@domainecarneros
@etudewines
@chimneyrockwinery
@mvinowines
@pineridgewine
@chandonusa
@rutherfordhillwinery
@cliffamily
@tressabores
@beringervyds
@vsattui
@frankfamilyvineyards
@seaveyvineyard

Want more climate smart wines? Visit our website for a complete list of certified members and follow along for more itineraries.

#visitnapavalley #napavalleywines #climatesmartwines #sustainablewines #sustainablewinemaking #winetasting #ecotourism #climatesmart #wineindustry #sustainablewine

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That’s a wrap on Cheers to Climate Smart Wines, but you can continue to visit our amazing participating wineries to taste their delicious climate smart wines! @spottswoodewinery @mummsparkling @phiferpavittwine @domainecarneros @etudewines @chimneyrockwinery @mvinowines @pineridgewine @chandonusa @rutherfordhillwinery @cliffamily @tressabores @beringervyds @vsattui @frankfamilyvineyards @seaveyvineyard Want more climate smart wines? Visit our website for a complete list of certified members and follow along for more itineraries. #visitnapavalley #napavalleywines #climatesmartwines #sustainablewines #sustainablewinemaking #winetasting #ecotourism #climatesmart #wineindustry #sustainablewine
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🍷 Our last itinerary for Cheers to Climate Smart Wines and it’s a good one! Thank you @frankfamilyvineyards, @aubergedusoleil & @seaveyvineyard!

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🍷 Our last itinerary for Cheers to Climate Smart Wines and it’s a good one! Thank you @frankfamilyvineyards, @aubergedusoleil & @seaveyvineyard!
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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

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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
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If you missed last night’s 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 won’t want to miss this! Ticket link in bio.

#winetasting #winetastings #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery

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If you missed last night’s 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 won’t want to miss this! Ticket link in bio. #winetasting #winetastings #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery
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📍Phifer Pavitt Wines in Calistoga!

A gorgeous family winery & vineyard that goes above and beyond in climate smart practices and quality of wine! 🍷

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📍Phifer Pavitt Wines in Calistoga! A gorgeous family winery & vineyard that goes above and beyond in climate smart practices and quality of wine! 🍷
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Can’t 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 won’t want to miss this! Ticket link in bio.

#winetasting #winetastings #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery

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Can’t 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 won’t want to miss this! Ticket link in bio. #winetasting #winetastings #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery
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Come join us this week at @klwines!! Tickets can be found at the link in our bio. Cheers! 🍷

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Come join us this week at @klwines!! Tickets can be found at the link in our bio. Cheers! 🍷
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😍 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! 🍷

🎙️: @mvino1

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😍 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! 🍷 🎙️: @mvino1
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⚠️ Don’t 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 ➡️ link in bio or www.napagreen.org. See you there! 🍷

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⚠️ Don’t 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 ➡️ link in bio or www.napagreen.org. See you there! 🍷
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📣 Calling all wine lovers! We’re partnering with some amazing wineries, restaurants and resorts to celebrate Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month and we’re giving away an incredible ‘Experience Napa Valley Day’ to one lucky winner! 🍷

The winner will receive:

✨A one-night stay at @solageauberge
✨Wine tastings at @seaveyvineyard and @rutherfordhillwinery
✨A gift certificate to @charlies_nv

How to Enter:

1️⃣ Make sure you’re following @napagreen & @visitnapavalley
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag your favorite wine lover in the comments.

🙌 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! 🥂

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📣 Calling all wine lovers! We’re partnering with some amazing wineries, restaurants and resorts to celebrate Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month and we’re giving away an incredible ‘Experience Napa Valley Day’ to one lucky winner! 🍷 The winner will receive: ✨A one-night stay at @solageauberge ✨Wine tastings at @seaveyvineyard and @rutherfordhillwinery ✨A gift certificate to @charlies_nv How to Enter: 1️⃣ Make sure you’re following @napagreen & @visitnapavalley 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag your favorite wine lover in the comments. 🙌 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! 🥂
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Sustainability is beautiful 🌼

Experience this wine tasting itenerary for yourself on your next trip Napa Valley! 🍷

#sustainabletravel #winetasting #winetrip #napavalley #napawine #climatesmart #winelovers #cheers

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Sustainability is beautiful 🌼 Experience this wine tasting itenerary for yourself on your next trip Napa Valley! 🍷 #sustainabletravel #winetasting #winetrip #napavalley #napawine #climatesmart #winelovers #cheers
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Fairy tale like settings? Delicious, ethically & sustainably produced wines? Yes please! 🌸

#visitnapavalley #napavalley #fairytale #winetasting #sustainablewine #cheers #winelovers #winetrip #magicmoments

🎞️: @mvino1

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Fairy tale like settings? Delicious, ethically & sustainably produced wines? Yes please! 🌸 #visitnapavalley #napavalley #fairytale #winetasting #sustainablewine #cheers #winelovers #winetrip #magicmoments 🎞️: @mvino1
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🎟️$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!

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🎟️$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!
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⭐️ Steal this itinerary!

Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month is back this July and we couldn’t 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!

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⭐️ Steal this itinerary! Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month is back this July and we couldn’t 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!
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Team Green is thoroughly enjoying visiting a few of our Napa Green Certified wineries today! 🌱

Pictured here are the STUNNING new Sky Lofts at @rutherfordhillwinery. We strongly recommend a visit, it’s spectacular!

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Team Green is thoroughly enjoying visiting a few of our Napa Green Certified wineries today! 🌱 Pictured here are the STUNNING new Sky Lofts at @rutherfordhillwinery. We strongly recommend a visit, it’s spectacular!
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