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Martin is an international wine consultant, winemaker, importer, educator, and frequent speaker and moderator recognized for his expertise in sustainability. As cofounder and copresident of the nonprofit diversity initiative Wine Unify, a cofounder of RISE Climate & Wine Symposium, and a first-generation American and the first Master of Wine of Mexican descent, and one of Wine Enthusiast’s 2015 “Top 40 under 40 Tastemakers,” Martin is definitely in the know about wine.
As someone who lives south of all the Napa magic, I’ll succumb to bias and suggest you start your adventure at a winery that’s both geographically and emotionally close to me. Nestled along the southernmost Napa portion of Highway 29, RD Winery sneaks up on you before you’ve even reached Napa. For several years I made wines at RD and watched and admired how the inspiring and thoughtful Mailynh Phan, the first Vietnamese CEO of a California winery, has led the growth of RD. She and her team have quietly created something special here. The Vietnamese-inspired tasting room is ample and aesthetically rewarding, but you can also enjoy their small-lot lineup on their handsome, sun-dappled patio. As you savor these delectably honest wines, don’t be surprised if you begin to feel like you are in on a secret, slipping into that coveted sense of being ‘in the know’ with a twist: a complete absence of snobbery.
Naturally, remember to ask your tasting host about RD Winery’s 360 commitment to being a Napa Green Certified Winery, which includes… while strongly emphasizing social equity. Finally, before you leave, do yourself a favor and enjoy a contemplative stroll through its botanically bitchin’ grounds. RD Winery feels like a cork in a haystack. They aren’t just fermenting grapes; they’re cultivating a refreshing approach to Napa wine culture that is relaxed, inclusive, and accessible. In fact, it’s plainly stated in their motto, “Making wine for every table.” I hope you welcome them on your table.
Darn right, there is an actual —and beautiful—grove of 200 ft tall Sequoias. Isn’t that enough to visit? No, seriously, if your love for nature mirrors your passion for wine then you can’t miss soaking up the energy of the wines and the trees at Sequoia Grove. A four-decade-long fixture on the famed Hwy 29, smack in the middle of wildly famous neighbors, Sequoia Grove shares intelligent, stimulating wines. As if that weren’t enough, the hospitality crew has garnered some rocking street cred, having been named “People’s Choice” for best tasting room by Napa Valley Life Magazine for several years. Their innovative tasting lineup changes every few months, never straying from an inviting educational air. Indeed, a recent “ditch the pairing rules” theme caught my eye. But whatever you do, don’t forget to stroll into the fairy ring.
The winery also boasts sustainability cred… Sequoia Grove knows what matters: a return to the joy of gathering around food and wine framed by preservation and celebration of the natural world. The winery’s approach to sustainability is not just lip service; it is a heartfelt story that will resonate with anyone who visits.
This long-revered sparkling producer, nestled in the forested foothills of Diamond Mountain, should be on your bucket list if you haven’t visited. This is true especially if you think Champagne has a monopoly on breathtaking sparklers. In fact, I’ve been to enough double-blind tastings where Schramsberg bests some of the top Champagnes, that the qualitative question is settled for me. So, let’s discuss the bucket. Offering both an adorned tasting room visit or a cave tour experience, Schramsberg is a perfect place to end your day. If you opt for the cave tour, you’re in for a visual treat. Instead of familiar rows of barrels, you’ll walk through beautiful, labyrinthian tunnels (the oldest wine caves in the Napa Valley) lined floor to ceiling with millions (yes, millions) of bottles, sometimes stacked 12 or 15 rows deep! it’s as if you’ve been transported to Epernay after all. The tasting staff is knowledgeable while conveying a refined, timeless experience; the wines complete the magic by seeming to whisk you away to a different era.
Speaking of time, the Davies family has a long and deep history of sustainable commitments; their efforts are myriad and hard to summarize in a short paragraph, but they include water and energy efficiency, solar renewable energy, comprehensive recycling, and organic and regenerative farming practices.
Before you go, a word of advice: Be sure to make a reservation. Schramsberg can only accommodate a limited number of guests each week and fills up fast. This is not a revolving door visit; each group is given ample time and attention. It’s all part of the intimate, curated experience. Then again, isn’t that how you prefer to enjoy a wine country experience? Thoughtful experiences require thoughtful planning. Enjoy.
Martin Reyes, Master of Wine | Partner, WineWise Importer
A first-generation American, Martin has held influential roles in many sectors of the wine industry since 2002: wine director, importer, educator, international judge, winemaker, climate activist, and writer. His wine story began with an over-indulgent Parisian dinner as a Stanford undergrad; soon he was stocking shelves at his local wine wine shop. In 2011, Martin became the principal buyer for national wine club programs including The New York Times, Food & Wine Magazine, Williams-Sonoma and was named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top Forty under Forty Tastemakers in 2015. After working harvest at Solomon Undhof in 2016, he became the winemaker for Sonoma-based Peter Paul Wines for seven years.
Highlights from Martin’s multifarious career include: becoming the first Master of Wine of Mexican descent in 2018, winning Best Paper at Vienna’s 2019 AAWE Conference for his research in consumer purchasing behavior, twice producing one of Wine & Spirits Magazine’s “US Best Cabernets” under the Peter Paul Wines aegis, and twice being named one of Wine Business Monthly’s Industry Leaders for co-founding Wine Unify, empowering diversity, equity, and inclusion in wine, and co-founding Napa RISE – a groundbreaking, community-driven symposium accelerating meaningful sustainability and climate action leadership in Napa County. In 2022, Martin became a Partner at WineWise, a well-respected importer responsible for bringing producers like Lopez de Heredia, Filipa Pato, and Tissot into the California market.
During his spare time, Martin occasionally writes (his work has been featured in JancisRobinson.com and Napa Valley Viticultural Society’s Journal), co-hosts the James Beard-award winning FourTop podcast on the culture and future of our industry, judges for several international competitions, attempts to become fluent in a fifth language, and unfortunately for dinner guests, is an incorrigible purveyor of dad humor.
Take action this Earth Month with Napa Green. Our team of experts is ready to assist you in achieving your climate action goals for both your vineyard and winery, no matter where you are in your sustainability journey.
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Come enjoy delicious food while supporting Napa Green! See you there.
Uniquely, Napa Green isn’t just a roadmap of leading practices. Napa Green provides an expert, boots-on-the-ground consulting team that develops:
✅ Regenerative Carbon Farm Plans (to enhance soil health, biodiversity, resilience, and carbon storage)
✅ Irrigation Distribution Uniformity Assessments (to maximize water efficiency)
✅ Integrated Resource Assessments (to reduce energy, water, waste and emissions in production)
✅ Action Plans for continuing improvement (tailored to the opportunities and goals of each vineyard or winery)
Additionally, we support soil sampling and analysis, provide resource assistance, run practical training and education workshops throughout the year, and provide valuable, hands-on guidance in meeting your climate action goals.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green’s vineyard team is trained to develop regenerative, whole-farm Carbon Farm Plans (CFPs). These plans review all of the current beneficial practices that are increasing soil and ecosystem health and storing carbon, and identify additional opportunities to regenerate the soil and vineyard ecosystem and simultaneously maximize carbon capture in a given property. Each vineyard’s goal is to become carbon neutral (or negative) and increase the resilience of vineyards, businesses, and our community.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Clear pathways for employee advancement are essential for a thriving workforce and driving success. They boost retention, job satisfaction, productivity, and attract top talent. Napa Green Certified members develop pathways for growth, discussing career goals and progress with employees during reviews.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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📍 @dominusestatewinery
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Forests are not only our largest terrestrial carbon sink, they are also home to 80% of the world’s on-land diversity. We need healthy forests, which means a balanced density of native trees and plants. Healthy forests experience lower intensity fires with less tree mortality, meaning higher carbon retention and ecosystem function.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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Napa Green Certified Wineries benefit from an on-site Integrated Resource Assessment (IRA) led by our experienced engineers and winemakers. This IRA evaluates resource metrics, monitors progress, and identifies areas for improvement to increase efficiency and save $$$.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
📍 @materrawines
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All of our members are committed to using at least 60% renewable energy, whether through on-site solar and other renewable sources or by working with @mcecleanenergy to access clean power through the grid. The impact? Over 1.2 million pounds of CO2e saved by wineries and vineyards in just one year. To put that into perspective it’s the equivalent to offsetting the emissions from driving over 1.5 million miles in a typical gas-powered car!
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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As part of their commitment to sustainability, Napa Green Certified Winery members collaborate with key suppliers and utilize their purchasing power to support eco-friendly practices. In the same way, we can make a difference at home by choosing materials made from post-consumer recycled materials, and selecting reusable, recyclable, compostable, biodegradable, and non-toxic products.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
#21days21ways #earthmonth #earthday #climateaction #regenerativevineyard #climatesmart #sustainablewine #regenerativeag #environmentalleadership #wineindustry #winebusiness #greenpurchasing #supplychain
Napa Green Certified Vineyards implement climate-smart burn practices, such as Conservation Burning, Flame Cap Kilns, and Air Curtain Burners. These practices reduce smoke and emissions and create biochar. Biochar is re-fossilized wood that provides long-term carbon storage. Even more compelling, when inoculated and applied with compost, biochar aids in water retention and increases water and fertilizer efficiency.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
📍 @gloriaferrerwinery
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Napa Green Certified Vineyards implement practices to create habitat for beneficial wildlife, including bluebirds, owls, bats, and raptors. Members may also install boxes and perches if trees or other natural perches aren’t present to encourage these animals in the vineyard. These measures are part of a broader commitment to sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
📷 @soilrainandhope
📍 @tressaboreswinery
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While vineyards don’t directly require pollination, pollinators still play a vital role in the overall health of our ecosystems. Increased biodiversity leads to better soil health, water retention and can attract beneficial insects. Plus, pollinators are friend shaped! 🐝
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
📷 @soilrainandhope
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Join us @earthdaynapa tomorrow, April 12 at the wine booth to try some sustainable wines!
All proceeds for to the Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County’s Field Trip Bus Grant Program and the Darcy Aston Scholarship.
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Carbon storage is inherently site-specific, tied to unique combinations of soil types, microclimates, historical farming practices, and more. Napa Green Certified Vineyards leverage soil sampling to validate the on-the-ground impacts of their regenerative farming methods.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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📍 @sixsigmaranch
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Green teams offer a multitude of benefits, ranging from enhanced employee engagement and a culture of sustainability to cost savings and improved environmental performance.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
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📍 @charleskrugwinery
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Napa Green Vineyard members located along waterways maintain and enhance riparian areas for wildlife habitat, erosion control, creek/river health and carbon storage.
✅ Napa Green members implement over 120 best practices in both the Vineyard and Winery. This Earth Month, learn about 21 of them with “21 Days, 21 Ways” counting down to Earth Day.
📷 @briana_marie
📍 @dominusestatewinery
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