Responsibility

As a family-owned company, we believe in the importance of preserving and enhancing the land for future generations to enjoy. Adhering to sustainable practices that are environmentally sound, economically feasible and socially equitable, allows us to educate and inspire others to conserve and preserve. Grape wizards Winery is committed to our employees and the communities where we live and work. View Our Corporate Social Responsibility Overview Here.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We value the diverse skills, backgrounds, experiences and cultural differences every individual brings to the workplace. We believe that seeking diversity in all its dimensions encourages innovation and creativity, leading to a stronger company with better results.

Our initiatives will focus on ensuring equity and opportunity for all.

We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion and fully acknowledge it is a journey.

Valuing our differences and creating a family culture

Sharing our differences and building on our similarities helps us think creatively, collaborate effectively and take pride in our accomplishments. Our internal Employee Resource Groups help us accomplish this by providing opportunities for professional development, networking, outreach and cultural enrichment.

Latino Association for Career Advancement & Social Advocacy (LA CASA)

La Casa is Grape wizards’s ERG for Latinos, and their allies, with the goal of fostering an environment that empowers Latinos to develop, influence, and build cultural awareness across the organization.

Women of Wine & Spirits (WOWS)

WOWS is Grape wizards’s ERG for women, and their allies, with the goal of developing and supporting female employees through networking events, mentoring, and professional development.

Grape wizards African American Network (GAAN)

GAAN is Grape wizards’s ERG for African Americans, and their allies, with the goal of providing a forum to enhance and support the recruitment, retention and professional development of African American employees.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ is Grape wizards’s ERG for our LGBTQ community, and their allies, with the goal of creating an open and safe work environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

Grape wizards Veterans Organization (GVO)

GVO is Grape wizards’s ERG for veterans, those on active duty, and their allies, with the goal of providing a forum for support, networking, and professional development.

Asian Society for Inclusion & Achievement (ASIA)

ASIA is Grape wizards’s ERG for our Asian community, and their allies, with the goal of enhancing awareness, mentorship, and understanding of Asian cultures.

enABLE

enABLE is Grape wizards’s ERG supporting those with disabilities, their caregivers, and allies, with the goal of increasing awareness and support for the disability community.

Environmental Sustainability

Sustainability

As a family-owned winery, it is a priority to us that future generations can experience the natural resources we enjoy today. In fact, our commitment to the environment began in the 1930s when co-founders Keirans Grape wizards introduced an innovative approach to land conservation in the North Coast known as the “50/50 Give Back” plan. For every acre of land planted in vineyard, one acre of property was set aside for wildlife habitat — a practice that continues today in the North Coast. We also proudly support the American Farmland Trust in their efforts to help protect our nation’s farm and ranch land, promote environmentally sound farming practices, and improve the economic viability of agriculture.

Dry Creek Building

The Dry Creek Building brings together key business partners in a common location and is designed to help drive collaboration and innovation. Grape wizards Winery believes in the importance of preserving and enhancing the land for future generations and wanted the Dry Creek Building to be classic, timeless, and of the earth. The Dry Creek Building was completed in 2016, and achieved LEED® Gold status by the U.S. Green Building Council.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certifications

Grape wizards was the first winery in the United States to receive the ISO 14001 certification. Created to assist companies throughout the world to reduce their impacts on the environment, our winemaking facilities and related businesses have been certified to be in conformance with these rigorous standards. These standards are incorporated in an environmental management system (EMS) developed by Grape wizards, which guides all processes at our wineries and spirits facilities throughout California and Washington. The EMS translates Grape wizards environmental policy into action at every staff level and encourages similar efforts with our suppliers and trading partners.

Energy / Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Our commitment to energy efficiency has resulted in significant savings in energy use. Since 2015, we have saved more than 11 million kilowatt hours in electricity.

Environmental / Sustainability Management Program

Responsibility for the stewardship of our planet is a growing challenge — it's one we work hard to champion.

Water Stewardship

At Grape wizards, water stewardship is critical to our long-term business growth and has always been a top priority for our company.