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Domaine Carneros Debuts the Sparkling Elixir Sampler

Winery Introduces Inclusive Daily Flight Featuring Sonoma's Land & Local Botanical Elixirs Available as a Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Water Option or with Ultra Brut

NAPA, Calif., July 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Domaine Carneros has long delighted guests with inventive food and wine experiences that reflect the winery’s commitment to culinary craft and local ingredient sourcing. The newest addition to that tradition is the Sparkling Elixir Sampler, a daily tasting flight that pairs four all-natural, handcrafted botanical elixirs from Land & Local of Sonoma County for either a non-alcoholic option with San Pellegrino sparkling water, or with the acclaimed Ultra Brut sparkling wine. This new offering makes for a fully inclusive experience for every guest at the table.

Image caption: Domaine Carneros Debuts the Sparkling Elixir Sampler. Photo courtesy of Domaine Carneros.

Served tableside, the flight is priced at $35 with San Pellegrino or $50 with the Ultra Brut. The four elixirs, each crafted from locally sourced seasonal botanicals, are:

Blood Orange Fennel

Rose Cardamom Meyer Lemon

Hibiscus Tulsi Ginger

Elderflower Mint

The Sparkling Elixir Sampler is available as a standalone daily tasting option and can also be selected as a non-alcoholic alternative within any of the winery’s elevated experiences: Bubbles & Bites, Plat des Perles, Ultimate Carneros, and Ultimate Caviar.

A DEEPENING TRADITION OF ARTISAN COLLABORATION

The partnership with Land & Local joins a roster of celebrated local makers whose work has shaped the Domaine Carneros guest experiences over the years, among them Pete Seghesio of Journeyman Meats, Terri and Brook Penquette of Nova Terra Creamery, Anette Madsen Yazidi of Anette’s Chocolates, and Ali and Marai Bolourchi of Tsar Nicoulai Caviar.

Land & Local founder Kim LaVere brings eight years of botanical craft to the collaboration, grounding her formulas in Ayurvedic medicine, Western herbalism, and culinary training. About 85% of the herbs and fruits she uses are sourced within 50 miles of her Sonoma County production kitchen. Her mission is to reconnect beverages to their healing roots while centering the story of place. “Our partnership is about two high-quality products that complement each other and help tell a story of place together, from different perspectives,” she says. “And our products are inclusive: they work beautifully for people who are imbibing and for people who aren’t.”

WELCOMING EVERY GUEST AT THE TABLE

The non-alcoholic option reflects both the winery’s hospitality values and a meaningful consumer shift. According to a Wine Business Monthly article in July 2024, wellness tourism which includes “dry” tourism as well as alcohol drinkers who opt out occasionally, has seen a measurable increase, with nonalcoholic offerings expanding a brand’s reach and ensuring no one sits on the sidelines.

The Ultra Brut, a highly awarded offering in the Domaine Carneros portfolio, was chosen with thoughtful consideration as the sparkling wine part of the experience. Director of Marketing, Phoebe Ullberg stated, “Our driest sparkling wine, Ultra Brut, becomes even more nuanced and complex when accented with chef Kim LaVere’s local, all natural mixers – Blood Orange Fennel, Rose Cardamom Meyer Lemon, Hibiscus Tulsi Ginger and Elderflower Mint.”

AN EVER-EVOLVING GUEST EXPERIENCE

The Sparkling Elixir Sampler takes its place alongside a portfolio of distinctive offerings that reflect the winery’s sustained investment in the gustatory pleasures of its guests. Bubbles & Bites’ seasonally rotating global menus, the recently launched Scent & Savor: A Wine Tour of Aromas and Taste Transformations, The Art of Sabrage, Plat des Perles, Ultimate Carneros, and Ultimate Caviar together define a visitor experience as thoughtfully curated as the wines themselves.

WHERE: Domaine Carneros Winery, 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559

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ABOUT DOMAINE CARNEROS
Founded in 1987 and celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, Domaine Carneros embodies the vision of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, with terroir-driven sparkling wine crafted with the quality tenets of méthode traditionnelle production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with 150 acres planted to Chardonnay and 250 acres planted to Pinot Noir. The winery’s iconic château is a landmark of the Napa Valley, welcoming guests to experience its estate sparkling wines and limited production pinot noirs.

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Domaine Carneros Remembers Founding Winemaker and CEO Eileen Crane

NAPA, Calif., June 17, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Domaine Carneros shares with great sadness the passing of Eileen Crane, our founding winemaker, longtime CEO, and the woman who made Domaine Carneros what it is today. Anyone who spent time with Eileen quickly understood that her gifts went well beyond the cellar. She had sharp wit and quiet conviction. She was elegant and tough in the same breath, a born optimist with endless creativity and a natural instinct for mentorship. She poured everything she had into her work, and into the people around her.

Image caption: Eileen Crane, founding winemaker and CEO of Domaine Carneros by Taittinger.

At eight years old, sitting at her family’s Sunday dinner table, she took her first sip of champagne and thought simply, “This is for me.” She never looked back. She earned a master’s degree in nutrition, trained at the Culinary Institute of America, and eventually made her way west to study enology and viticulture at UC Davis, where she was told outright by a male professor that a woman could never be a winemaker. She didn’t listen, and she kept going.

Her career reshaped American sparkling wine. After rising from tour guide to assistant winemaker at Domaine Chandon, she went on to build two prominent European sparkling wine houses in California, from the ground up, first at Gloria Ferrer, and then at Domaine Carneros, where the Taittinger and Kopf families entrusted her with launching their California sparkling wine house in 1987. Over 33 years as CEO, she led the winery with care and conviction.

From the start, the goal was Le Rêve, French for “the dream,” a Blanc de Blancs that she would later call her greatest triumph. She spent years developing the recipe, blending Chardonnay from the very best fruit of the vintage, finally landing on the blend with the 1992 vintage. To celebrate, Taittinger commissioned the ram’s head embossed bottle that has held the wine ever since. As Eileen described it, Le Rêve was meant to be “refined, understated elegance, nothing extraneous, everything brought together with a sense of effortless beauty. Think Audrey Hepburn in the little black dress.”

Eileen was a true steward of the land. She believed that caring for the earth was not separate from making great wine, it was the foundation of it. From the very beginning of her tenure in 1987, she championed sustainability in every corner of the winery, from the vineyards to the cellar to the way the operation was powered, long before such commitments were commonplace in the industry. She practiced natural pest management, composting, and water reuse. She was among the first winery leaders in California to embrace solar power, and when the array atop the pinot noir facility was installed in 2003, it was the largest on any winery in the world at the time. Years later, she led the build-out of a solar microgrid, the next step in renewable energy and resiliency, enabling the winery to keep running even when the power went out. Under her leadership, Domaine Carneros earned both the 2019 California Green Medal Business Award, one of only four wineries recognized annually, and certified sustainable status for the winery and vineyards. Her commitment to leaving the land better than she found it is one of the most enduring parts of her legacy.

Eileen’s vision for hospitality was as pioneering as her winemaking. Every visit was designed to be educational and immersive, guided by people who could tell the full story of the estate and the wines in the glass. She was among the first in California to build a wine club, creating a community of members who didn’t just buy the wine but belonged to the place. And she understood that great hospitality required great spaces. She opened the original château in 1987, one of the most recognizable wine country landmarks in California. In 2003, she added the pinot noir production facility and a dedicated wine club room, giving members a home at the estate. In 2018, she brought her vision full circle with the Jardin d’Hiver, a glass conservatory that became an instant landmark, a space as refined and alive as the wines she made.

Some of her most lasting work was on behalf of the women who came after her. A pioneer for women in the wine industry, she opened doors that had long been closed and then made sure others could walk through them. She took their calls, answered their questions, and gave them the guidance she hadn’t been offered herself. But to many of the women she mentored, she was simply the one who showed them it could be done. Author, wine educator and journalist Karen MacNeil dubbed her “the Doyenne of Sparkling Wine in America.”

Her influence ran just as deep inside Domaine Carneros. She set the standard for how the team works and how they treat each other, built an open-book culture, and instilled an expectation that never wavered: do the work well, and never lose sight of the people you serve.

“Eileen was Domaine Carneros,” said Erin Stauffer, Domaine Carneros’s chief sales and marketing officer who worked alongside Eileen for over fifteen years. “She built this place with her hands and her heart, and she shaped every one of us who had the privilege of working alongside her. Her standards live on in every bottle, every vine, every guest we welcome through these doors. We will miss her more than words can say.”

When commenting on Eileen’s vast contributions, Champagne Taittinger’s President Vitalie Taittinger shared on behalf of the Taittinger and Kopf families, “Forty-five years ago, when the Taittinger family embarked on creating Domaine Carneros, we knew that such an undertaking required a singular individual, someone capable of bringing together two cultures, two traditions and a shared pursuit of excellence. Eileen was that person. From the beginning, she understood that the ambition was not to reproduce champagne in California, but to reveal the unique expression of Napa Valley.

“Under her leadership, Domaine Carneros became deeply rooted in its own terroir and identity. The wines spoke for themselves: excellence without imitation, authenticity without compromise. At a time when few women held leadership positions in the wine world, Eileen Crane opened a path. She forged her own way with determination, conviction and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and she showed what leadership could look like for future generations. Those who knew her will remember her high standards, her clarity of vision and the respect she inspired.”

Eileen retired as CEO in the summer of 2020 and continued on as consulting winemaker, never far from the place she made her life’s work. Throughout her career, she also gave generously of her time outside the winery, serving the Carneros Wine Alliance, OLE Health, Collabria Care (now Providence Community Health), and Music in the Vineyards.

She leaves behind a remarkable legacy, and a winery family that loved her.

Contributions to Communicare+OLE, Providence Community Health formerly Collabria Care or Music in the Vineyards in Eileen’s honor would be welcomed.

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Domaine Carneros Unveils its 2025 Holiday Gift Collection

Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noir Elegant Boxed Sets, Luxurious Non-Food Gifts, Gourmet Treats and More

NAPA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Domaine Carneros, the award-winning California grower-producer of Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wines, joyfully announces its 2025 holiday wine gift collections. Curated by the team at the French-inspired château founded by Taittinger Champagne, situated at the gateway to wine country in northern California, the winery enjoys dreaming up inspired sparkling gifts for all those on your holiday list, including yourself!

Image caption: Domaine Carneros Coupes de Rose, photo credit Untapped Media.

With 20% off pricing for Chateau Society members on all gifts, special highlights this year include an array of both gourmet and non-food gifts designed to delight every palate and preference.

GOURMET GIFTS TO SAVOR

They’ve curated a range of gifts for the foodie in your life, both sweet and savory. Holiday Cheer features a dozen buttery and salted caramel chocolates infused with the Estate Brut, custom-made by Anette’s Chocolatier in Napa Valley, paired with a bottle of the critically acclaimed 2021 Estate Brut Cuvée, rich and layered with notes of lemon zest, green apple, and toasted brioche $73 | $58.40 club price.

Delight the Pinot lover on your list with Pinot Perfection a luxurious pairing of rich, silky Carneros Estate Pinot Noir and Himalayan Salted Caramel Dark Chocolates. The 2023 Estate Pinot Noir, with layered notes of vibrant red fruit, forest floor, and warm spice, is paired with a dozen handcrafted small-batch dark chocolates from Annette’s Chocolatier in Napa Valley – a heavenly match to savor $80 | $64 club price.

Take tree trimming to new heights with Deck the Halls – the HoliPop Popcorn Garland Kit includes everything needed to create a 14-foot popcorn garland, with a bit of merry munching on the side, paired with a bottle of the luscious 2021 Verméil Demi-Sec, offering flavors of nectarine, honeycomb, and lemon angel food cake $55 | $44 club price.

For the sweet tooth, Sweets & Sparkle features a festive red tin of Bonnie & Pop gourmet confections paired with the plush, complex Blanc de Noir with notes of Rainier cherry, peach, and toasted almond. The bounty includes Caramel Pearls, Milk Chocolate Haystacks, White Cookie Crunch, Almond Clusters, Double Dark Silk Truffle, Chocolate Espresso Meltaway, English Toffee and Peppermint Patties. $85 | $68 club price.

Classic indulgence meets plant-based perfection with Holiday Pearls – luxurious Zeroe vegan caviar crafted from seaweed sustainably harvested off the southern coast of France, transformed into delicate spheres with crisp, briny flavor enhanced by aromatic European herbs, paired perfectly with the vibrant 99-point 2019 Ultra Brut with brisk notes of green apple, peach, and shortbread cookie $130 | $104 club price.

Give the gift of effortless entertaining with The Perfect Spread – a curated charcuterie ensemble featuring Journeyman French-style saucisson sec salumi from Sonoma, olive oil and sel gris Rustic Bakery flatbread bites, small-batch apricot-cherry honey spread, family-farmed California-grown garlic-stuffed olives, and a complete seven-piece bamboo cheese board set with cheese knives, mini bowls, and spoons, paired with the vibrant 2022 Avant-Garde Pinot Noir bounding with juicy black cherry, red raspberry, warm oak, and cinnamon $125 | $100 club price.

LUXURY GIFT OFFERINGS AT ALL TIERS

For those seeking luxurious gifts beyond the culinary, Domaine Carneros presents a stunning selection of non-food offerings.

Pampered in Pink offers the gift of self-care and sparkle with all-natural spa essentials from elizabethW in San Francisco – featuring magnolia-scented body lotion and bath fizz that transform any evening into a spa retreat, plus chamomile lip polish for soft, hydrated lips – paired with the beloved 2021 Brut Rosé with delicate salmon-hued bubbles and notes of peach, raspberry, and ginger $110 | $88 club price.

Give the gift of luminous celebrations with Glimmer & Gold – four stemless Chevalier champagne flutes showcasing a gleaming electroplated gold finish and 11.1-ounce capacity, paired with the vibrant 2019 Ultra Brut, crisp with notes of lime zest, honeydew melon, and shortbread cookie $95 | $76 club price.

The Winning Match brings the gift of connection with the classic 2021 Estate Brut displaying rich, round notes of pear, ginger, and lemon crisp with lingering toastiness, paired with Umbra’s eye-catching Stax Four-in-a-Row game – sleek, sculptural, and the perfect pastime while lingering over bubbles $100 | $80 club price.

For that fashionable friend who sips in style, Coupes de Rosé features four flirty coupes with a vintage petal design in blushing pink handblown crystal, ready to be filled with the sophisticated 2021 Brut Rosé brimming with notes of tangerine, peach, and rose petal $110 | $88 club price.

The ultimate luxury for the sparkling aficionado, Sommelier’s Dream includes a dramatic stainless-steel saber blade engraved with the Domaine Carneros logo, complete with a black lacquer stand housed in a beautiful wood display box with latch for safe storage, paired with the unparalleled 2017 Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs – finely detailed, age-worthy, and destined to impress with intricate layers of ginger, crème brûlée, and citrus zest $353 | $282.40 club price.

In addition to all the great gourmet and non-food offerings, the winery has 11 beautifully packaged wine gift sets that highlight all sparkling wines, sets of sparkling wine and Pinot Noir, estate wines and much more. Packaged in attractive gift boxes in an array of colors, all gifts can be viewed here.

The winery offers many options for corporate gifting that are customizable for every price point. For customized gifting for corporate clients, contact the gift concierge by text or phone at 707-266-5128.

All gifts are available for winery pickup. For receipt by Thanksgiving, the last day for ground shipping outside of California is November 18th, within California, November 23rd. For receipt by Christmas, the last day for ground shipping outside of California is December 16th, within California, December 21st.

Chateau Society members enjoy a 20% discount on all gift sets with $1 shipping on all orders of $149 or more, non-club members enjoy $10 shipping from November 1 till December 31, 2025.

For more elegant, thoughtful gift ideas, delicious recipes, or delightful pairings for your festive entertaining this season, please visit the Domaine Carneros blog.

Happy Holidays! A votre santé!

ABOUT DOMAINE CARNEROS

Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating terroir-driven sparkling wine and preserving the quality tenets of the traditional method production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA, between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with 150 acres planted to Chardonnay, 250 acres planted to Pinot Noir. The winery focuses on making ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wines limited production pinot noirs grown on their estate vineyards

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Domaine Carneros debuts the Salon des Rêves – Winery launches Art Deco inspired luxury lounge for holiday season

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Domaine Carneros, grower producer of ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wine and limited production pinot noirs, announces the unveiling of one of wine country’s swankiest new venues, the Salon des Rêves. Imagined as a speakeasy style lounge where locals and visitors can experience luxury offerings of oysters, caviar, ceviche and tinned fish, in addition to the winery’s wide selection of accompaniments including local charcuterie, smoked salmon, vegan cheese and macarons.

Image caption: Salon des Rêves. Photo credit: Untapped Media.

The Plat des Perles is a centerpiece offering which includes a welcome splash of bubbles and an amuse-bouche of gougère, followed by a tasting of three méthode traditionelle sparkling wines alongside six oysters. Advanced reservations are required, and details are on the website with special pricing available to Château Society members. Additional menu items include ceviche and blue corn chips, Blue Cove Branzino tinned fish, and world-class caviar imported by EcoCert partner Tsar Nicoulai.

As a unique luxury upgrade to the popular domestically raised caviar from Tsar Nicoulai, Domaine Carneros collaborated with Tsar to highlight two imported caviars, Baerii and Osetra, exclusively in the lounge.

The Salon des Rêves is a plush and moody lounge tucked beneath the main foyer of the château. Descending a hidden staircase, visitors will be treated to an inviting Art Deco inspired space cloaked in green and gold. Designed to reflect the inside of a bottle of champagne, the green tones evoke the glass of a champagne bottle and the gold accents, the sparkling wine within. Plush custom carpeting creates a quiet oasis with welcoming and luxurious velvet banquettes and seating, complimented by gold and crystal adorned walls which surround a custom-made marble topped curved bar. Here, one feels whisked away to a Parisian boîte off the Faubourg-St. Honoré.

The Salon des Rêves is a perfect place to book for holiday gatherings and special occasions.

Bookings for the Plat des Perles experience are by appointment and require four days advanced reservations.

Groups larger than 8 people should call 707-257-0101 x 150 or email reservations@domainecarneros.com for availability. Cancellations must be made 4 days prior to reservation.

More details about the lounge offerings are here – https://www.domainecarneros.com/blog/unveiling-salon-des-reves-a-luxurious-new-tasting-lounge-at-domaine-carneros

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ABOUT DOMAINE CARNEROS

Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating terroir-driven sparkling wine and preserving the quality tenets of the traditional method production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA, between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with one third of the acres planted to chardonnay and two thirds planted to pinot noir.

Domaine Carneros’ château has become a landmark and symbol of the region. The architecture and interior design were inspired by the 18th century Château de la Marquetterie, the historic Taittinger family residence in the Champagne region. Visitors to the chateau enjoy seated tastings of methode traditionelle sparkling wines and small-lot pinot noir in the elegant Jardin d’Hiver or on the broad terrace overlooking the rolling vineyards of Carneros. Domaine Carneros limited production wines are available onsite, via ecommerce, and are distributed nationally by Kobrand Corporation which, founded in 1944, remains one of the few family-owned wine and spirits companies in the United States.

The winery places a high value on preserving the environment and has taken on a vast array of environmental efforts. The roof of the pinot noir winery adjacent to the château hosts a solar array that was the largest on any winery in the world when it was installed and continues to be expanded with a state-of-the-art microgrid launched in 2023. The most recent award, one of many from federal, state, and local government; was the California Green Medal for Domaine Carneros’ demonstration of “Smart Business through efficiencies, cost savings and innovation from implementing sustainable practices.”

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Domaine Carneros Debuts New Menu for the Popular ‘Bubbles & Bites’ Experience: A Journey Through Southeast Asia

NAPA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Founded in 1987, in the Carneros appellation of Northern California by the Champagne Taittinger family, Domaine Carneros is a grower producer of ultra-premium sparkling wines and limited production pinot noirs. Domaine Carneros has become the benchmark for California sparkling wine, reflecting both the individuality of the Carneros' terroir and the craftsmanship of its French legacy.

WHAT: The Art of Sparkling Wine Pairing: Bubbles & Bites

The popularity of the Bubbles & Bites tasting menu, first launched in 2018, has been a special experience for visitors who wish to explore the versatility of sparkling wine with different cuisines. To date, the winery has focused on Asian, Mexican, Moroccan and Spanish pairings and now announces its next cuisine of focus...a journey through Southeast Asia.

Experience the versatility of sparkling wine in this curated food & wine pairing which highlights the flavors of cuisines around the globe. This limited-edition menu takes you on a journey through Southeast Asia. Celebrate the diversity of cuisine in Vietnam, Thailand, and India, and discover unexpected and delightful pairings with sparkling wine. Join us for this food & wine pairing experience that includes four savory and one sweet bite, each of which has been specially designed to pair with four of Domaine Carneros' top-rated estate grown sparkling wines - Ultra Brut, Estate Brut Cuvée, Brut Rosé, and Verméil Demi-Sec. Led by the winery's most seasoned wine educators, this experience will shed a new light on the versatility of sparkling wine.

Menu

* Vietnamese style Shrimp on Rice Noodles Lemongrass marinated shrimp served atop rice noodles tossed in a cooling nuoc cham vinaigrette. Paired with 2018 Domaine Carneros Ultra Brut

* Massaman Curry with Paneer Seared Indian paneer cheese served over a nest of crispy rice sticks and bathed in a traditional Thai Massaman curry. Paired with 2018 Domaine Carneros Estate Brut Cuvée

* Pork Banh-Mi Marinated thinly sliced pork on a homemade roll, dressed with traditional pickled carrots & daikon, fresh cilantro, sriracha aioli, and mushroom duxelles. Paired with 2019 Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé

* Thai style Chicken Larb Ground chicken with lemongrass, chili, garlic, cilantro & mint, and Chinese long beans served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Paired with 2018 Domaine Carneros Verméil Demi-Sec

* Pandan Custard Cake Thai custard cake infused with Pandan leaves and topped with fresh basil whipped cream. Paired with 2018 Domaine Carneros Verméil Demi-Sec

*Dietary restrictions can be accommodated, please call the winery to discuss personalization

$99 cost, does not include gratuity or sales tax. $35 per person deposit is required for booking.

This unique tasting experience is available for groups up to 8, guests 21 years and older. 48-hour cancellation.

Domaine Carneros offers specialized versions of this experience for larger parties. Please call 707-257-0101 extension 150 for inquiries.

WHERE:  Domaine Carneros Winery 1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559 

About Domaine Carneros

Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating terroir-driven sparkling wine and preserving the quality tenets of the traditional method production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA, between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with 150 acres planted to Chardonnay, 250 acres planted to Pinot Noir. The winery focuses on making ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wines limited production pinot noirs grown on their estate vineyards.

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Domaine Carneros Celebrates Sustainability for Earth Day 2023 – PowerFlex Microgrid represents Next Generation of Solar Power

NAPA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Earth Day 2023 brings a vibrant green to the terrain and vineyards of Domaine Carneros as the 2022-23 winter rains have provided much needed relief from the past five years of draught in California. 2023 will mark a significant advance in the winery's record of sustainability when a new solar microgrid and battery system comes online, providing the winery over 75% energy independence. Since its founding in 1987, Domaine Carneros has put sustainability initiatives at the forefront of their daily practices, consistently working to minimize their environmental impact as true stewards of the land.

The intention at Domaine Carneros is to create the best wines and most memorable sparkling wine experiences through healthy land, vines, and people. For the 36 years since its founding, Domaine Carneros has pushed the sustainability envelope to ensure that the winery lives as lightly on the land as possible while producing excellent grapes, and, of course, wine. In pursuit of the highest standards, Domaine Carneros has sought and received certifications from numerous prestigious sustainable organizations. Annual assessments and audits seek out new areas to improve upon rigorous standards of sustainability not only for the winery, but also for its place in the community and as an employer.

The winery implements the following measures towards continuous improvement:

Re-use and recycling

* Through composting, recycling, and reuse, over 90% of solid waste is diverted from landfills.

* Water used in the production process is recycled and used to irrigate the estate vineyards.

* A decade-long packaging reuse program, whereby 20-25% of cases and inserts are reused for in-house purposes.

Sustainability Practices

* Solar energy has long been a crucial aspect of Domaine Carneros' sustainability plan, having installed the largest solar collection system of any winery in the world when it was implemented in 2003. In 2023, Domaine Carneros will be among the first wineries in the Napa Valley to install a solar microgrid and battery system, which will supply 75% of the winery's power, and ultimately allow the winery to be self-sustaining during power outages.

* The winery's use of skylights, building into the earth, and employing night cooling systems to maintain cellar temperatures all contribute to energy conservation as well as robust employee involvement in daily conservation efforts.

* The winery practices Integrated Pest Management using natural controls for vineyard pests such as boxes to attract owls which feed on voles and using cover crops that attract beneficial insects to control insect pests.

* Grape pomace from harvest is used to feed local cattle in a region of California with historic ties to the dairy business.

Commitment to Employees

* The winery has strong principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and its staff is reflective of that commitment.

* The winery practices open book management, inspiring all employees to be a part of a collective success.

* The winery fosters and encourages mentorship for its staff and embraces professional development beyond the team in the form of scholarship offerings and a fellowship.

The winery has been awarded several prestigious honors from the state of California and other well-respected organizations. In April 2023, the winery received the RISE Leadership Award for outstanding waste prevention and greening of its supply chain. In 2020, the winery received the Napa Climate NOW! award for being a Climate Champion in the Business Category. The winery also received the California Green Medal Business Award in 2019 for "demonstrating smart business through efficiencies, cost savings, and innovation from implementing sustainable practices." Only four wineries are awarded the medal each year, so the honor is quite significant given the number of wineries in the state.

Domaine Carneros has been a Bay Area Green Business since 2014, Fish Friendly Farming certified since 2015, Napa Green Land & Winery since 2014 and Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing since 2015.

Looking towards the future, CEO Remi Cohen reiterated the foundations of the winery's philosophy which she is carrying forward, "Domaine Carneros has always been a leader in thoughtful winemaking and vineyard management, looking towards furthering our sustainability practices and initiatives. As we meet new climate challenges, the winery will always look to be a leader with a light footprint as well as a strong investment in the future of its team and the industry."

ABOUT DOMAINE CARNEROS:

Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating a vision of terroir-driven sparkling wine and preserving the quality tenets of the methode traditionelle of sparkling wine production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA, between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with 150 acres planted to chardonnay, and 250 acres planted to pinot noir. The winery focuses on making ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wines largely estate grown and limited production pinot noirs.

For more information, visit: https://www.domainecarneros.com/.

Earth Day 2023 brings a vibrant green to the terrain and vineyards of Domaine Carneros as the 2022-23 winter rains have provided much needed relief from the past five years of draught in California. 2023 will mark a significant advance in the winery's record of sustainability when a new solar microgrid and battery system comes online.

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Voluspa and Domaine Carneros by Taittinger welcome the holiday season with the Sparkling Cuvée Candle and Sparkling Wine duo

NAPA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Two iconic California-based handcrafted brands come together this holiday season with the release of the limited edition "Sparkling Cuvée" Signature Duo, featuring a luxuriously scented Voluspa candle and Sparkling Wine by the ever-elegant Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, paired in holiday gift packaging. Artisans of the senses, Voluspa and Domaine Carneros worked closely to accent the aromas of pink grapefruit and stone fruits found in the sparkling wine in the newest candle in the Voluspa portfolio. Both companies are California-based, sustainably focused and specialize in hand-crafted products. Their emphasis on accessible luxury made for a perfect partnership.

The limited-edition gift set features one 750 ml bottle of a custom-labeled Domaine Carneros sparkling wine paired with a Voluspa Sparkling Cuvée 9oz. Classic Candle. This set makes the perfect luxurious gift for any celebration. Sparking Cuvée's packaging is designed around the iridescent sheen of sparkling wine bubbles. A perfect complement to an evening of self-care or a gathering of friends, the opalescent Japonica glass accentuates the energy in the room with its sparkle and shine.

Each box is designed with all the little details in mind, beautiful white velvet flocking, metallic accents, and the signature white iridescent sheen. The set will retail for $89 and Domaine Carneros club members will benefit from a special price of $71.80. Purchases can be made here - https://www.domainecarneros.com/blog/raise-a-glass-with-a-sparkling-cuvee-by-domaine-carneros-and-voluspa.

About Voluspa:

Voluspa is true handcrafted California luxury. We believe that although our eyes show us the world, it's what we breathe in that brings us closer to it. Our exquisite scents are born from rare, globally-sourced ingredients of the highest quality and are rooted in our clean-burning, proprietary coconut wax blend - a first of its kind. Our fragrances are hand-poured in California, feature 100% natural hand-set wicks and are encased in ornate packaging, designed in-house. These vessels serve as colorful pops of elegant decor and can be repurposed and enjoyed long after the final flame. A well-rounded combination of quality, artistry and global inspiration serve as the backbone of who we are. From our house to your home.

For more information, visit: https://www.voluspa.com/.

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About Domaine Carneros:

Founded in 1987, Domaine Carneros reflects the hallmark of its founder, Champagne Taittinger, in creating terroir-driven sparkling wine and preserving the quality tenets of the traditional method production. Located entirely within the Carneros AVA, between Napa and Sonoma counties, the six estate vineyards total approximately 400 acres with 150 acres planted to Chardonnay, 250 acres planted to Pinot Noir. The winery focuses on making ultra-premium Carneros sparkling wines limited production pinot noirs grown on their estate vineyards.

For more information, visit: https://www.domainecarneros.com/.

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Two iconic California-based handcrafted brands come together this holiday season with the release of the limited edition "Sparkling Cuvée" Signature Duo, featuring a luxuriously scented Voluspa candle and Sparkling Wine by the ever-elegant Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, paired in holiday gift packaging. Artisans of the senses, Voluspa and Domaine Carneros worked closely to accent the aromas of pink grapefruit and stone fruits found in the sparkling wine in the newest candle in the Voluspa portfolio

Related link: https://www.domainecarneros.com/