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Down To Earth Month

April is Down to Earth Month, an ideal time to explore California wines grown and made with sustainable practices.

Many of California’s wineries are celebrating throughout April with sustainably-focused in-person events and experiences, virtual events and special offers.

Check out our Events & Offers list below and open a bottle of your favorite California wine to toast our commitment to green from grapes to glass.

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Down to Earth Events & Offers

39 upcoming events & offers

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Certified Sustainable

CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE Wines, Wineries & Vineyards. Learn more

Top Reasons

Count the ways California wines are an eco-friendly choice. Download the PDF

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Sustainable California Wine, Explained

What does sustainability actually look like in a wine glass? Our latest blog explores how California wineries approach sustainable winegrowing—from soil health and water conservation to biodiversity—and why these practices guide vineyard work all year long.

 

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What Sustainability Means in California Wine

Sustainability in California wine goes beyond the vineyard. From protecting natural resources to supporting vineyard workers and local communities, it’s a year-round commitment to caring for the land and the people behind every bottle. See more videos

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Sustainable Winegrowing Certificate Course

Want to dive deeper into how California wine is grown sustainably? Our online certificate course explores the practices used in vineyards and wineries across the state. For wine professionals and wine lovers alike!

Wine Institute is an association of nearly 1,000 California wineries and affiliated businesses from the beautiful and diverse wine regions throughout the state. Wine Institute works to create an environment where the wine community can flourish and contribute in a positive fashion to our nation, state and local communities. For information please contact communications@wineinstitute.org.

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