TL;DR: Each year, Etude employees cultivate an on-site organic garden at the winery as part of our sustainability program. This season, the team donated close to 3,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce to the Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) Food Bank, which has served low-income families, seniors, and disadvantaged residents of Napa Valley since 1965. What started as a small experiment has become an annual community commitment.
Growing More Than Grapes
Sustainability at Etude has always meant more than what happens in the vineyard. It means thinking about the whole ecosystem, the land, the people who farm it, and the community that surrounds it.
That conviction is what gave rise to our on-site garden. What began as a small experiment has grown into one of the most meaningful parts of the Etude experience. Our employees tend the garden throughout the season, spending time outdoors, working with their hands, and getting firsthand experience with the same sustainable, organic farming practices that guide everything we do in the vineyard. It is not a corporate program. It is a genuine part of how this team works and what they care about.
This season, that care produced close to 3,000 pounds of healthy, organic produce donated to the Community Action of Napa Valley Food Bank.
The Donation: By the Numbers
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Produce donated | Close to 3,000 lbs |
| Type | Organic, grown on-site at Etude winery |
| Recipient | Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) Food Bank |
| Garden program | Employee-maintained, organic, sustainable practices |
| Sustainability certification | Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) |
About Community Action of Napa Valley
Since 1965, Community Action of Napa Valley has worked to increase self-determination and self-sufficiency for low-income families, disadvantaged individuals, and senior citizens throughout the Napa Valley. Through programs spanning food access, shelter, care, and community support, CANV and its staff make a tangible difference for residents who need it most.
The CANV Food Bank is one of the most direct ways to put fresh, nutritious food into the hands of people in our community. Donating produce grown on our own land closes a loop that feels deeply right: the same soil and values that go into our wine are also feeding our neighbors.
Why This Matters to Etude
Pour & Protect is not just a tagline. It describes a genuine commitment to the land and the people connected to it.
Etude has held the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) designation since our early years, and our community garden is one of the most tangible expressions of that commitment. The CCSW program's community component asks wineries to consider their role not just as agricultural producers but as members of the communities where they operate. For Etude, that means growing food, giving it away, and doing more of it every year.
We are proud of this season's harvest and look forward to growing and giving even more in the year ahead.
Cheers to another year of abundance.
FAQs: Etude's Community Garden and Giving Program
What does Etude donate to the CANV Food Bank?
Etude donates fresh, organic produce grown in the on-site employee garden at the winery. This season's donation was close to 3,000 pounds.
Who maintains the Etude garden?
The garden is maintained by Etude employees as part of the winery's sustainability culture. It gives the team hands-on experience with organic farming practices and a direct connection to where food comes from.
What is the Community Action of Napa Valley?
Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) is a nonprofit organization that has served the Napa Valley since 1965. It provides food, shelter, and support programs for low-income families, seniors, and disadvantaged residents throughout the region. Learn more at canv.org.
How does this connect to Etude's sustainability mission?
Etude holds the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) certification, which encompasses community stewardship alongside environmental practices. The community garden and food bank donation are direct expressions of that commitment.
Does Etude do this every year?
Yes. The garden and CANV donation are an annual program. Etude's goal is to grow more produce and donate more each year.
What other sustainability certifications does Etude hold?
In addition to CCSW, Etude holds the Napa Green Winery certification, Fish Friendly Farming certification, and Climate Adaptation Certification. Learn more on our sustainability page.
Learn more about Community Action of Napa Valley at canv.org.
Learn more about Etude's sustainability practices at etudewines.com/pages/sustainability.
Pour & Protect.