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There are two main drags in the Napa Valley that run roughly parallel – Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail. There are many incredible Napa Green wineries (easily identifiable with their green Napa Green Certified signs) right off these roadways. But this itinerary will take you to tucked away spots run by some powerhouse women, deeply dedicated to the stewardship of the Napa Valley.
Julie Johnson’s property is tucked away in Rutherford at the foot of the Mayacamas mountain range, sitting atop the rich soils of the Rutherford bench. A visit to Tres Sabores is a visit to authentic Napa Valley. The small Napa Green Winery and organic vineyards look out across the valley. Julie has over 50 year old Zinfandel vines, and if she’s around she’ll likely head down a vine row, pull up some cover crops and talk about how they’re feeding the soil, and how they might feed you in a salad. Sit under the 100-year-old olive grove and sip some Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon and Por Qué No, a juicy red blend. Maybe dip into her small wine cave, one of the smallest you’ll see in the Valley.
Tres Sabores puts sheep, guinea hens, chickens (and golden retrievers) to work in the vineyard. They’ve installed bluebird boxes and are part of a study of the insect-eating benefits of bluebirds. Their pomegranate trees attract hummingbirds, which also eat insects as a significant part of their diet. Julie is incredibly thoughtful about every element of their environmental footprint. Visit for the lovely, well-priced, high-value wines and know that you’ll have a hard time leaving this special property.
Delia Viader (vee-uh-dare) originally hails from Argentina but she’s been making some of the Napa Valley’s most coveted red wines for decades. Her son Alan has taken the winemaking reins and now his sons sometimes help out in the cellar as well. Their family property is halfway up Howell Mountain, with gorgeous views across the valley to Spring Mountain. They not only make quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon, but also one of my favorite varieties, Cabernet Franc. As with all three of these wineries, Viader is quite small production and it’s hard to find their wines outside of the winery.
When Alan isn’t making wine he’s also serving as a volunteer firefighter. Their property served as a staging ground to fight the Glass Fire back in 2020. Their forested land didn’t escape unscathed but the Napa Green winery, hillside wine caves, and family home all made it through. This family operation cares deeply about the future of the Napa Valley. They think carefully about green purchasing, saving water and energy, and giving back to the community. You don’t want to miss visiting this mountainside winery.
On the outskirts of St. Helena you’ll find Spottswoode’s Napa Green and organic vineyards and historic stone winery, with a grandmother oak shading the tasting room. Spottswoode was the first certified organic vineyard in the Napa Valley back in 1992. Now, good luck finding a certification they don’t have. Hopefully you’ll have a chance to walk along the vineyards, maybe spot some sheep, and get a glimpse of the family estate gardens and 19th century home. When I was young, I used to look through their leaf covered stone gate, to the green, flower-lined paths and palm trees, and think it was a fairy land. At Spottswoode you’ll enjoy one of the valley’s best Sauvignon Blancs and several estate Cabernet Sauvignons.
Beth Milliken is a tireless leader who is constantly pushing her peers to greater heights of environmental stewardship and climate action. They started with organic and today they are also both Napa Green Vineyard and Winery certified, B Corp, TRUE Zero Waste, and part of 1% for the Planet. They are one of the founding members of International Wineries for Climate Action, doing detailed annual emissions inventories, which has led them to lighten their glass weight, reduce business trips, and cater employee lunches to avoid packaging waste. You’ll know if you meet Molly Sheppard, who wears a few hats, including Environmental Manager. She has an infectious energy and kindness that helps motivate the Spottswoode team to continuously craft the highest quality wines with the lowest carbon footprint.
Anna Brittain | Executive Director of Napa Green
Anna is a Napa Valley native. She has worked locally, nationally and internationally on environmental management and policy with organizations ranging from the environmental economics think tank Resources for the Future in Washington, DC to the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Hanoi, Vietnam. She has spent over 13 years facilitating and growing sustainability and climate action in the wine industry, with an expertise in communications and certification standards. Anna has served as a lead consultant with Ontario Craft Wineries, Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia, Crimson Wine Group, the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, and individual wineries including Benziger Family Winery.
Anna has helped lead the growth of the Napa Green program since 2015, and stepped into the position of Executive Director of the independent non-profit in fall 2019. In 2022 and 2023, she led the launch of the action-oriented RISE Climate & Wine Symposium (formerly THRIVES), with 70+ expert speakers, 40+ sustainability sponsors, and 750+ guests.
In 2023, Anna was named by the Wine Enthusiast as a Future 40 Tastemaker, and Wine Business Monthly as a Wine Industry Leader. In 2024, she was included in The Imbibe 75: “People and places that will shape the way we drink in 2024 and beyond.”
Anna has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science & Management from the Bren School at UC Santa Barbara, with specializations in Water Resource Management and Economics & Policy. She has a Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Williams College.
🍷 Our last itinerary for Cheers to Climate Smart Wines and it’s a good one! Thank you @frankfamilyvineyards, @aubergedusoleil & @seaveyvineyard!
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!
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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.
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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! 🍷
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.
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Come join us this week at @klwines!! Tickets can be found at the link in our bio. Cheers! 🍷
😍 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! 🍷
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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! 🍷
📣 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! 🥂
Sustainability is beautiful 🌼
Experience this wine tasting itenerary for yourself on your next trip Napa Valley! 🍷
#sustainabletravel #winetasting #winetrip #napavalley #napawine #climatesmart #winelovers #cheers
Fairy tale like settings? Delicious, ethically & sustainably produced wines? Yes please! 🌸
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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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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!
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!
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
🍇 Do you want to learn more about what it means to be a Napa Green Certified Vineyard or Winery?
🍇 Do you have new team members who still aren’t sure what that Napa Green Certified sign hanging out front actually means?
🍇 Are you curious about this term that’s suddenly popping up everywhere – regenerative?
🍇 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
