Join Remi Cohen, CEO and Stacey Ellis, Capital Projects Manager at Domaine Carneros in a live conversation with mentee Jon Priest, Senior Winemaker & General Manager at Etude, about key considerations, needs and first steps to create a combined solar & battery microgrid. Microgrids generate onsite renewable energy, shave peak loads, can keep the winery running during power shutoffs and outages, reduce electricity and diesel use and cost, and build operational and financial resilience. Remi and Stacey will share insights and lessons learned in installing their new microgrid and help their mentee develop an initial plan of action.
Remi Cohen joined the Domaine Carneros family as CEO in 2020, bringing with her a diverse, over
twenty-year track record of experience in all facets of the fine wine business, from sustainable vineyard
management and winemaking to sales, marketing, and brand development. The role brings Cohen’s
career full circle, for it’s in Carneros where it all began.
Cohen is also a certified sommelier, which makes her adept at providing luxurious and educational
hospitality experiences. She served as the President of the Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association
for five years and was previously a Board Member of the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association. Cohen
was recognized as one of Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40 in 2015 as a tastemaker and influencer in Napa
Valley. She resides in Napa and enjoys traveling to wine regions around the world, sampling diverse
cultures and cuisines, and loves dance, hiking, yoga and world music.
Stacey has worked for Domaine Carneros for twenty-four years in numerous winemaking and facilities roles, most recently as Capital Projects Manager. She was the Sustainability Team Lead for many years and assisted in the sustainable certification of the winery and vineyard through Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing, Bay Area Green Business, and the Napa Green programs. With the increased threats of power disruption from wildfires, earthquakes and other power outage events, she researched the feasibility and logistics of a Microgrid and in December 2019 the decision was made to install a Microgrid at the winery. Stacey has worked closely with Powerflex/EDF Renewables on the Microgrid installed at the winery.
A native son of California’s Central Coast, Jon Priest’s interest in wine was ignited after a very brief stint in a San Luis Obispo tasting room following college. Soon after, he took a job in wine sales at Wine Cask, a multi-faceted restaurant with an iconic reputation as Santa Barbara’s culinary and wine landmark. His experience there cemented his passion for wine and set him on a future career path with some
of California’s leading Pinot Noir producers.
Longing for a hands-on connection to the winemaking process, Priest joined Wild Horse Winery and Vineyards in 1989 as part of the harvest crush crew. He eventually worked his way up to become Winemaker in 1999 and oversaw the crafting of more than 30 varietals. In 2002, he received critical acclaim at Adelaida Cellars in Paso Robles, particularly for his estate red wines, before joining Taz Vineyards in
Santa Barbara as Winemaker and Director of Operations in 2003. Etude’s Founding Winemaker Tony Soter personally tapped him to be his successor in the Spring of 2005.
For almost two decades, Priest has crafted Etude wines with a simple creed. “Pinot Noir exhibits true transparency to the land and conditions where it is grown, and that careful and attentive winegrowing and winemaking is necessary to capture this sense of place in the glass. Understanding soil types, microclimates, and how to be the very best steward of the land is also key to preserving our community, our ecosystem and our vineyard for generations,” he says.
Whether sourcing from our sustainably certified estate, Grace Benoist Ranch, located in the northwest corner of Sonoma’s Carneros, Fiddlestix, and North Canyon vineyards in California’s Central Coast; Yamhela in Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA, or in the Central Otago of New Zealand, he is focused on carefully highlighting the very best from each vineyard. This practice is elegantly revealed in every glass of Etude wine.
In addition to being a winemaker, Priest is among an elite group of California equestrians who compete in racing events covering great distances over legendary trails once crossed by earlier pioneers. Today, it’s not uncommon to spot him trail running or riding on horseback through Etude’s Carneros Estate Vineyards, keeping a close eye on the vines.
If you haven’t heard, we confirmed our Marquee keynotes for the final fireworks day of RISE on May 8. Not one but TWO incredibly insightful and inspiring leaders. Dr. Renee Lertzman is a specialist in climate emotions and has a TED Talk with more than 2.4 million views! “How to turn climate anxiety into action” is a great lead in to RISE.
Finn Does is a youth climate activist who at just 19 years old has already helped lead thousands of students in organizing for climate action. He also thinks deeply about how we practice self-care and prevent burnout as we face the long-game of advocating for change.
They’ll each give a powerful talk, and then sit down for a cross-generational conversation about supporting personal and collective action. This is just one incredible element of RISE.
Don’t miss these voices and this community. As we gather and listen and hatch new plans we gain momentum.
🌎 Happy Earth Day! With all that is happening in the world today, we warmly invite you to come get involved and connect directly with a strong community focused on meaningful climate action.
We know it can be overwhelming, but we also know change starts small and it starts with community. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces at RISE starting next Tuesday, April 29th at @charleskrugwinery!
Tix may be found at www.risegreen.org or at the link in bio and Napa Green Members get a 15% discount. See you there.
#wineindustry #climateaction #winesymposium #winebusiness #napavalley #sustainability #winecountry #napa #winelife
Congratulations to @grgichhills for receiving the RISE Leadership award for Soil Health and Biodiversity!
Join us on May 1 @risegreenwine when fViolet Grgich accepts the award for their holistic approach to regenerative farming and economic analysis showing the financial value of collaborating with nature.
Thank you for your exceptional leadership!
#climateaction #biodiversity #soilhealth #climatesmartwine #winesymposium #regenerativeag #regenerativefarming
Can forest and creek restoration create localized climate cooling?
Join leaders in ecological restoration, climate action, and community engagement to learn more.
May 8, 2025 at Charles Krug.
Ticket link in bio.
#climateaction #forestrestoration #creekrestoration #wineindustry #winebusiness
Why is RISE so important?
Check out what @abrittain, the co-founder of @risegreenwine and the Executive Director of @napagreen has to say.
Hear more at the RISE Climate & Wine Symposium April 29-May 1 and May6-May 8 at the @charleskrugwinery.
#climateaction #wineindustry #sustainabilityinaction #winebusiness #regenerativeag
Congratulations to @domainecarneros for receiving the RISE Leadership award for Energy Efficiency & Savings!
Join us on April 30 @risegreenwine to hear about their cutting edge micro grid and investments in renewable energy with a clear ROI.
Thank you for your exceptional leadership!
#climateaction #climatesmartwine #renewableenergy #wineaymposium #energyefficient #saveenergy
Huge thanks to @mcecleanenergyfor being an Exclusive Event Sponsor of @risegreenwine symposium since day one! Their support has been instrumental in making our action-oriented content and emissions and cost reducing results a reality.
#sustainabiltyinaction #climateaction #energyefficiency #greenenergy #renewableenergy
Do consumers care about sustainability and climate action?
Most consumers want to support values-driven brands, but they struggle to identify responsible products at point of purchase.
Join us on May 7, 2025 to explore how wineries can leverage growing consumer demand for business transparency and trusted, responsible products and hear the opportunities and challenges in communicating sustainability.
Ticket link in bio.
#climateaction #wineindustry #winebusiness #winesymposium #sustainablewine #climatesmartwine #sustainabilityinaction
Congratulations to @cliffamily for receiving the RISE Leadership award for Supply Chain & Waste Prevention!
Join us on May 7 @risegreenwine to hear about the results of their packaging emissions inventory and receive their award.
Thank you for your exceptional leadership!
#climateaction #supplychain #climatesmartwine #winesymposium
Tune in to listen to Napa Green`s Anna Brittain, on Andrea Robinson`s Youtube Livestream, Quench - April 16th at 5:00 pm PST.
Andrea and Anna will discuss what sustainability in wine really means, how to know what to look for as a consumer and how to control how we spend our consumption dollars.
Andrea will feature 3 award winning wines from Napa Valley`s own @chandonusa - this year`s 2025 California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Environment Award, as well as @pineridgewine and @cliffamily, both @napagreen certified wineries.
Follow the link in our bio and subscribe to Quench on Youtube!
#earthmonth #earthday #pineridgevineyards #pineridgeCBV #chandon #napavalley #cliffamilywinery #visitnapavalley
Congratulations to @boeschenvineyards for receiving the RISE Leadership award for Social Justice, Diversity and Inclusion.
Join us on May 6 @risegreenwine to hear about their outstanding commitment to worker disaster insurance and hazard pay from Doug Boeschen in a TED Talk style presentation.
Thank you for your exceptional leadership!
#climateaction #socialjustice #socialequity #dei #climatesmartwine #winesymposium
Does diversity improve business performance and resilience? The answer is a resounding, YES! Diversity enhances innovation, market reach and organizational resilience.
Hear an evidenced based discussion of how diversity strengthens business success and adaptability.
Join us May 6, 2025.
Ticket link in bio.
#wineindustry #sustainabilty #climateaction #regenerativeag #regenerativeagriculture #wineandclimate #climateandwine #regenerativevineyard #soilhealth #carbonfarming #winesymposium #diversity #dei
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