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Our Land. Our Community. Our Responsibility.

Environmentally Responsible Wines

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Trinchero Family Estates has embraced its responsibility to the environment and community since the Trinchero family made Napa Valley their home in 1948.

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Today, Trinchero Family Estates remains rooted in agriculture and committed to sustainable farming with more than 10,000 acres of vineyards throughout Napa Valley, Sonoma, Lake, Amador and Santa Barbara Counties, and vast Central Coast and inland valleys.

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Every employee upholds the winery’s values that the Trinchero family established more than 70 years ago–always making strides in sustainable farming, organic and biodynamic sourcing, waste reduction, recycling, water conservation and energy efficiency to prepare the business for the next generation.

Our Environmental Commitments Are Making a Difference

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98%

Of process wastewater treated and used for crop and landscape irrigation

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100%

Deep Green renewable energy used at all 28 Napa Valley facilities and vineyards

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29%

Less greenhouse gas emissions since 2018

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30%

Less water used per gallon of wine, compared to the industry standard

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35%

Alternative or green power used for winery operations

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22%

Less trash generated since 2017

Our Dedication to Sustainability

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Organic, Biodynamic, and Sustainable Farming Practices

Many California vineyards are currently transitioning to organic farming methods to attain USDA Organic certifications. We also take action to reduce our impact on the environment with sustainable practices like owl boxes, composting, and tracking and encouraging biodiversity.

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Eco-Minded Packaging

We are working toward a lighter footprint and a lower carbon future with environmentally conscious packaging like Tetra Pak® used by Bandit wines and a selection of Sutter Home wines.
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Land Conservation and Protection

In 2010, our founders Bob and Evalyn Trinchero donated nearly 3,400 acres of land to the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District and another 240 acres to the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District.

Spotlight Programs

SEAGLASS wines and Surfrider Foundation

SEAGLASS & Surfrider Foundation

SEAGLASS is proud to partner with the Surfrider Foundation, an organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. Surfrider’s 81 chapters and powerful network of over 1,000,000+ supporters, activists, and members work tirelessly on hundreds of campaigns, programs, and community events each year. 

The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, by addressing plastic reduction, ocean protection, beach access, coast and climate issues, and clean water protection.

Click here to learn more about the Surfrider Foundation.

Terra d'Oro and Lodi Rules

Terra d’Oro & LODI RULES Sustainable Farming

All of Terra d’Oro’s Clarksburg vineyards are LODI RULES Sustainable Farming Certified. LODI RULES was created by California farmers and accredited by world-renowned scientists, and it is America’s original sustainable winegrowing program.

The LODI RULES Sustainable Certification Program was founded with these main goals:
• Carefully manage water quality and efficiency while appreciating every drop.
• Encourage ecosystem biodiversity and practice stewardship.
• Engage and support our community.
• Make our vineyards a safe, rewarding environment to work in.

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Bandit wines and 1% for the planet

Bandit Wines & 1% For The Planet

Bandit Wines has teamed up with 1% for the Planet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering with brands who are committed to smart environmental giving.

One percent of all Bandit Wines sales is donated back to 1% for the Planet nonprofits including National Park Foundation, and Protect Our Winters, among many more. You can help keep our planet green by bringing Bandit Wines along on your next adventure.

Click here to learn more about 1% for the Planet.

Trinity oak wines and trees for the future

Trinity Oaks & Trees for the future

“Pay it forward. Plant a tree.” Since 2008, Trinity Oaks has planted more than 25 million trees in partnership with Trees for the Future. Each bottle of Trinity Oaks wine shows our commitment to the environment. For every six bottles of Trinity Oaks wine purchased, we plant a tree.

Since 1989, Trees for the Future has restored more than 71,000 acres in thousands of communities in over 20 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Planting more than 278 million trees and changing 330,000+ lives.

Click here to learn more about Trees for the Future.

Certifications

More than 4,700 acres of our vineyards and five of our California wineries are certified sustainable through third-party programs.

Napa Green Certified VineyardNapa Green Certified WineryCertified Fish-Friendly Farming
Certified Sustainable CaliforniaGreen Medal for Business: 2021 California Sustainable Winegrowing leadershipSustainability in Practice Certified

Environmental Awards

The winery’s 70+ year legacy of conservation and innovation continues to be recognized year after year.

Green Medal for Business: 2021 California Sustainable Winegrowing leadershipWine Enthusiast Wine Star Award

Taste the Difference

Top pick wines from categories we care about.

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