Thriving Vineyards, Flourishing Culture
Sustainability is our long-term strategy for leading a healthy and thriving business without compromising the next generationโs ability to use and enjoy the natural resources around us.
As a family-owned, multi-generational winery, our environmental stewardship and social responsibility extends from our vineyards and wineries to our tasting rooms, from our Missouri cooperage to the greater American winegrowing community. To us, operating with a thoughtful approach at every step of the winemaking process is not only the right thing to do; it results in better wines.
Silver Oak Goes Platinum
Our Silver Oak flagship wineries in the Napa Valley and Alexander Valley are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Certified, the worldโs first production wineries to achieve this globally recognized symbol of sustainable achievement. LEED Platinum is the highest level of certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Our Oakville facility, also recognized as a Napa Green Winery, became the worldโs first LEED Platinum production winery for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance (EBoM) in 2016. In 2018, our Alexander Valley winery received LEED Platinum certification for Building Design and Construction (BD+C).
Precision Viticulture
Vineyards, Facilities, Supply Chain
As a family-owned, multi-generational winery, operating with a thoughtful approach at every step of the winemaking process is not only the right thing to do; it results in better wines.
Our Path to Net Zero
In 2019, we became one of the first wineries to join the International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), a collaborative working group of environmentally committed wineries taking a science-based approach to reducing carbon emissions across the wine industry. We are currently working towards net zero emissions by 2050 and meeting intermediate emissions reductions targets by 2030. Since 2019, weโve reduced absolute emissions by 16%. Within our first four years of membership, we have transitioned nearly all properties to 100% green power. This includes a mix of self-generated solar and local green power purchased from the grid. We have installed two new solar arrays at vineyard properties and purchase electric-powered equipment for our landscape team. Packaging updates resulted in fewer greenhouse gas emissions and now all labeling is done in-house. We have transitioned back to sourcing local glass for the majority of our wine.
Water Conservation
Energy Efficiency
Our Oakville winery features 1,464 solar panels, producing nearly half of our energy needs. In Alexander Valley, 2,595 solar panels produce over one megawatt of electricity a year and generate more energy (105%) than we consume. Both wineries use night-air cooling and thick insulation to minimize the need for mechanical cooling. Natural light illuminates our Oakville cellar, creating an environment with little need for artificial lighting most of the year. To reduce energy use weโve also installed LED lights, motion detectors and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at both wineries.
Alexander Valley Technology
Building Materials
Our wineries in Oakville and Healdsburg, completed in 2008 and 2018 respectively, make extensive use of salvaged and reclaimed building materials, including stone, oak and redwood. In Alexander Valley, we vetted more than 3,000 building materials and equipment choices, eliminating any with harmful โred listโ chemicals. Anything indoors that would commonly emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as paint, flooring, insulation, and furnitureโwas tested for emissions. After construction was complete, we cleaned and aired out the building and analyzed indoor air quality samples to guarantee the absence of VOCs.
Living Building Challenge
In April 2020, our Alexander Valley winery was certified as a Living Building by the International Living Future Institute. ย The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is the worldโs most rigorous performance standard for green buildings. Living Buildings give more than they take, creating a positive impact on the human and natural systems that interact with them. The winery is only the 26th building in the world to receive full accreditation and the only manufacturing facility of any kind to ever receive the recognition.
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๐ท Our last itinerary for Cheers to Climate Smart Wines and itโs 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!
#visitnapa #winetasting #winetastings #winelover #sustainablewine #wineandfood #winecountry #winecountryliving
If you missed last nightโs 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 wonโt want to miss this! Ticket link in bio.
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๐Phifer Pavitt Wines in Calistoga!
A gorgeous family winery & vineyard that goes above and beyond in climate smart practices and quality of wine! ๐ท
Canโt 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 wonโt want to miss this! Ticket link in bio.
#winetasting #winetastings #climatesmartwine #sustainablewine #sustainablewinery
Come join us this week at @klwines!! Tickets can be found at the link in our bio. Cheers! ๐ท
๐ 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! ๐ท
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โ ๏ธ Donโt 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 โก๏ธ link in bio or www.napagreen.org. See you there! ๐ท
๐ฃ Calling all wine lovers! Weโre partnering with some amazing wineries, restaurants and resorts to celebrate Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month and weโre giving away an incredible โExperience Napa Valley Dayโ to one lucky winner! ๐ท
The winner will receive:
โจA one-night stay at @solageauberge
โจWine tastings at @seaveyvineyard and @rutherfordhillwinery
โจA gift certificate to @charlies_nv
How to Enter:
1๏ธโฃ Make sure youโre following @napagreen & @visitnapavalley
2๏ธโฃ Like this post
3๏ธโฃ Tag your favorite wine lover in the comments.
๐ 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! ๐ฅ
Sustainability is beautiful ๐ผ
Experience this wine tasting itenerary for yourself on your next trip Napa Valley! ๐ท
#sustainabletravel #winetasting #winetrip #napavalley #napawine #climatesmart #winelovers #cheers
Fairy tale like settings? Delicious, ethically & sustainably produced wines? Yes please! ๐ธ
#visitnapavalley #napavalley #fairytale #winetasting #sustainablewine #cheers #winelovers #winetrip #magicmoments
๐๏ธ: @mvino1
๐๏ธ$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!
โญ๏ธ Steal this itinerary!
Cheers to Climate Smart Wines Month is back this July and we couldnโt 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! ๐ฑ
Pictured here are the STUNNING new Sky Lofts at @rutherfordhillwinery. We strongly recommend a visit, itโs 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
๐ Do you want to learn more about what it means to be a Napa Green Certified Vineyard or Winery?
๐ Do you have new team members who still arenโt sure what that Napa Green Certified sign hanging out front actually means?
๐ Are you curious about this term thatโs suddenly popping up everywhere โ regenerative?
๐ 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