# California Sustainable Wine Growing Course for Everyone - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/05/california-sustainable-wine-growing-course-for-everyone/ - Published: 2015-05-04T19:20:27-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## California Wines: Down to Earth Month So hello California sustainable wine growing I’m saying it’s time to bring your wine [crates](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/04/one-product-to-last-past-next-earth-month/). The Wine Institute is celebrating with two brand new sustainability initiatives! ![California Sustainable Wine Growing Course for Everyone. Shown by A row of wine glasses filled with white wine, set against a clear blue sky and lush greenery.]( https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/7DE185B5-BC8A-4E75- 9E91-70855E00D329.webp?resize=736%2C490&quality=50&ssl=1) A stunning display of sparkling white wine glasses, symbolizing the celebration of sustainability in California’s wine industry. ### Free online class for California Sustainable Wine Growing Ambassador Courses. #### There’s a new, fun way to learn about sustainability: Wine Institute has launched the certificate for a California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador Course. For its new online certificate class that provides education about sustainable practices used for California wine. In addition, the free, one- hour course helps both consumers and wine professionals. All to learn and test their understanding of the sustainable [practices](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/08/sustainable-wine-package-material-for-eco-friendly-shipping/) of California wineries. Moreover and vineyards. After reading through the self-paced online materials. So you’ll have the opportunity to complete a quiz. Also and earn a [certificate as a California Sustainable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/02/app-sustainable-certification-the-reversal-and-credibility-crisis/) Winegrowing Ambassador! ![California Sustainable Wine Growing Course for Everyone A vineyard in California featuring rows of green grapevines and wooden crates filled with harvested grapes in the foreground.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/ 05/image.png?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1) A lush vineyard scene showcasing rows of grapevines and wooden crates, emphasizing California’s commitment to sustainable winegrowing practices. Learn more about it here: [http://www.wineinstitute.org/resources/pressroom/04152015](http://www.wineinstitute.org/resources/pressroom/04152015) The APEC Model Wine Certificate is a multi-purpose certificate used for Certificates of Authenticity/Free Sale, Certificates of Health/Sanitation, and Certificates of Origin. The certificate is currently applicable to Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Papua New Guinea. Also Peru, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Vietnam. Wine exporters to China should continue to use the current “Consolidated” Wine Export Certificate. #### Link to the course: [http://ambassador.discovercaliforniawines.com/](https://ambassador.discovercaliforniawines.com/) California winegrape growers and winemakers are [leaders in sustainability](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/05/national-university-and-uc-san-diego-extension-announce-innovative-partnership-to-prepare-new-generation-of-sustainability-leaders/). The long-term commitment to [sustainability by the state’s wine community](https://greenlivingguy.com/2008/11/nyc-greendrinks-building-a-sustainable-community/) has helped protect the soil. Also air and [water and benefits](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/01/how-renewable-energy-benefits-water-quality/) employees and communities. This course also [provides an opportunity to learn](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/toyota-provides-environmental-learning-experience-in-costa-rica-for-26-u-s-educators/). Especially about the [sustainable practices being used to grow](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/07/growing-sustainably-6-significant-benefits-of-a-robust-climate-action-platform/) and make California wine. ## Green Medal Awards The first California Green Medal: Sustainable Wine Growing Leadership [Award winners were announced](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/11/2011-navy-environmental-stewardship-community-service-award-winners-announced/) on April 13. The California Green Medal showcases some of the [leading wineries and vineyards committed to sustainability](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/meritage-homes-net-zero-leading-sustainable-living/). Winners were selected in four categories: 1. Leader – Fetzer Vineyards 2. Environment – Benziger Family Winery 3. Community – Nord [Vineyard](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/the-benefits-of-integrating-animals-in-vineyard-operations/) Services 4. Business – Trinchero Family Estates The awards were [developed by the California Sustainable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/powering-sustainable-development-one-phone-at-a-time/) Wine Growing Alliance (CSWA). In addition to California Association of Winegrape Growers and Lodi Winegrape Commission. Napa Valley Vintners, Vineyard Team and Wine Institute. Learn more about it here: [http://www.wineinstitute.org](https://wineinstitute.org/press-releases/wine-institute-applauds-apec-model-wine-certificate-announcement/) [http://www.greenmedal.org/](https://web.archive.org/web/20181022021459/http://www.greenmedal.org/)