Sustainability
Napa Green Certified Land
- Donating 2 acres of vineyard land to the “Rutherford Reach” project to restore the flow and natural habitat of the Napa River.
- Designing cover crop and mulching programs to control vine vigor through natural means, thus reducing fertilizer requirements.
- Shredding vine waste to use as mulch instead of burning.
- Hand weeding, adding clove oil, and other sustainable practices to remove weeds as opposed to using glyphosate products.
- Following integrated pest management techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant rootstock varieties.
- Removing vines showing any sign of disease immediately and replanting, thus limiting the exposure to neighboring vines.
- Planting all new blocks with an additional drip line strictly for re-plants, thus not wasting water irrigating the entire vineyard for only a few vines.
- Planting specific cover crops to each of the soil types in our vineyard and practicing alternate-row tilling. This builds our soil health and increases our carbon sequestration.
Napa Green Certified Winery
- Monitoring all water usage monthly for possible leaks and unusual patterns.
- Planting drought-tolerant landscaping and installing drip irrigation to provide precise watering on flowers and grasses.
- Installing energy efficient lighting, HVAC, and winery equipment connected to "smart" controllers.
- Managing our stormwater runoff with a deep bioswale intended to capture and filter water while recharging the aquifer.
- Using recycled paper and cardboard materials made with 50% to 100% post-consumer waste.
- Using an energy management software that efficiently manages cellar and tank heating/cooling through set points and utilization of cool night-time air.
- Recycling wooden pallets, cardboard, natural cork, capsules, and accepted plastics.
- Composting spent grape pomace and other landscape trimmings.
- Reducing our carbon footprint by requesting full shipment loads and backhauling.
Deep Green
As an agricultural business, we rely on the environment to make what we do possible. To further our commitment to sustainability, Sequoia Grove Winery is now 100% powered by renewable energy through the Deep Green program with Marin Clean Energy. Being a certified Green Business is an important step forward in our drive for sustainability and quality at Sequoia Grove. We are committed to taking action to conserve resources and prevent pollution, and we're proud to be 100% powered by renewable energy.
1% For The Planet®
Sequoia Grove Winery is proud to be a 1% for the Planet member. 1% for the Planet is a global organization that connects dollars and doers to accelerate smart environmental giving. It recognizes that the current level of environmental giving—only 3% of total philanthropy—is not enough to solve the most pressing issues facing the planet. Through its business and individual membership programs, 1% for the Planet inspires people to support environmental organizations through everyday actions and annual commitments. Their team advises on giving strategies, certifies donations, and amplifies the impact of the network. Learn more at www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.
