Consultancy
Trade Consultancy
Consultant services for the full off-premise supply and value-chain of wine.
Expertise includes:
- Wineries & Producers
- Branding, content editing & messaging assessment
- Packaging & organoleptic assessment
- New Distributors and Importers
- US distribution strategy resource
- Portfolio development & advisement
- Retailers & Off-premise (California)
- Purchasing consultant
- Distributor relations
- Customer outreach initiatives
Climate Action
Working with RWG means becoming a part of the growing community of organizations involved in climate action and sustainability.
We facilitate & provide certification guidance related to these associations:
B CORP Certification
B Corp certified wine businesses meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. They are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
TRUE Zero-Waste Certification
TRUE Zero Waste spaces measurably cut greenhouse gases, reduce waste, and add more value for their company and community. TRUE wine businesses turn waste into savings and additional income streams that can be reinvested back into the company.
International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA)
IWCA is a collaborative group of environmentally committed wineries with a focus on reducing carbon emissions through the sharing of science-based practices that mitigate climate change impacts in vineyard and winery operations.
and are associated with and/or support the following organizations:
1% for planet
RWG has supported 1% for the Planet since 2020, contributing a minimum of one percent of our gross revenue on an annual basis to organizations that share out environmental values.
Porto Protocol
RWG is a member of Porto Protocol working with other companies to lead the way in developing tools to fight climate change and share/dissemination of innovative ideas.
IWCA
RWG works closely IWCA, a collaborative group of environmentally committed wineries with the focus of reducing carbon emissions through the sharing of best practices that mitigate climate change impacts in vineyard and winery operations.
Napa Green
Martin Reyes joined the board of Napa Green in 2022. This organization is a catalyst and facilitator to grow certified sustainable, responsible businesses committed to the environmental stewardship and climate action in Napa County.
Oregon live certification (May)
RWG became a member of Oregon Live in May 2021. LIVE supports environmentally and socially responsible winegrowing through third-party certification and education. Their roots are Pacific Northwest, but the standard is internationally accredited.
Napa Valley Grape Growers
RWG is an associate member of Napa Valley Grape Growers, an organization that represents over 710 Napa County grapegrowers, vineyard owners, and associate businesses. NVGG preserves and promotes the production of quality grapes in a sustainable fashion.
Napa Thrives
Napa Thrives is the first cross-organizational series of events, paired with sustained support and mentorship, that inspires, educates, and facilitates an accelerated regional critical mass climate action in Napa County. Like RWG, it's mission is to set a standard for sustainability and climate action that galvanizes the global wine industry.
TRUE Zero-Waste Certification
TRUE Zero Waste spaces measurably cut greenhouse gases, reduce waste, and add more value for their company and community. TRUE wine businesses turn waste into savings and additional income streams that can be reinvested back into the company.
B-Corp Certification
B Corp certified wine businesses meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. They are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.
Education & Speaking
High-level workshops and Master Classes targeted for internal staff, production or account manager training. Workshops range examples:
Regional & Appellation Master Classes
Channel specialization seminars (retailer, distributor and importer)
Professional tasting (blind and open) acumen
Deep dives into US business and market trends
Instructor fluency in Spanish, French, Italian
Also available for conference speaker, moderator, panelist roles
Particular expertise in the following areas
- Climate change and action in the wine industry
- Mexican wine industry – trends and developments
- US off-premise market & consumer trends
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