Environmental Responsibility

We are proud stewards
of the land.

California poppies blooming in Grgich Hills Estate's American Canyon Vineyard, Napa Valley.

An eye toward a climate-conscious future

A brown mother cow and her jet black calf enjoy a treat of olive leaves.

Our five estate vineyards have been certified organic since 2006, and in 2023, we became Regenerative Organic Certified®. Regenerative organic farming relies on the principle that a farm is a living, breathing ecosystem, and that every player is important. We incorporate biodiversity by encouraging healthy microbial growth, the presence of beneficial plants, birds, insects, and other animals, and allowing natural processes to thrive, creating the strongest ecosystem possible.

A bloom of showy milkweed with star-shaped pink and white blossoms is set against a light blue sky, attracting pollinators like a honeybee flying in the background.
A selection of biodynamic preparations lay dormant in the earth, waiting to be used.

Superior quality begins with a sense of place

One of the oldest vines in Napa Valley, a Zinfandel planted in 1889, still growing strong in the hills of Calistoga.

We are committed to making wines of the highest quality and consistency. The best wines can only come from the best grapes, which is why we are 100% estate grown. This allows us to prioritize the long-term health and longevity of the vines and create a balanced ecosystem in our vineyard, ultimately producing wines with an unmatched expression of terroir.

A lone, spotted guinea fowl feather trembles in the breeze as it waits to be carried off by the wind.

“We believe in terroir – a sense of place. It’s what makes our business beautiful."

“There’s an intangible benefit, a kind of pleasure. We don’t care only about the health of our soil. We care about our people. It’s a benefit of this job that I’m thankful for.”

Ivo Jeramaz

“More than ever, this kind of farming is important. It’s crucial.”

Extremely healthy, rich, and dark soil with worms is being held by two earthy hands.

The natural processes of regenerative farming promote soil and ecosystem health, resulting in healthy living soil, superior water retention and storage, and decreased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

The Regenerative Organic Alliance also holds us to the highest standard in the way that we care for our vineyard team. The people who make our winemaking possible are an important part of the puzzle.

A fluffy and well-maintained birds nest with a clutch of milk-white eggs nestled amongst the feathers and straw.
Mike Grgich

Photo by Tom Zimberoff

“Every day, do your best, learn something new, and make a friend.”

–Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, cofounder