Mike Thompson | Press Release
Napa β Sunday,Β Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04)Β announced that Gustavo AviΓ±a was chosen as the 2025 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion.Each year, Rep. Thompson recognizes community members across Californiaβs Fourth Congressional District to honor for their outstanding efforts to address our ongoing climate crisis.
βMr. Gustavo AviΓ±a has made an impact on our community through his dedication and devotion to sustainable farming as Viticulture Director at Pine Ridge Vineyards,βΒ said Thompson. βMr. AviΓ±a has successfully implemented industry-leading sustainability efforts such as dry farming, achieving a Napa Green Vineyard certification, and has committed the vineyard to carbon neutrality. His devotion, years of service in the vineyards, and forward thinking have all set him up for success as a leader in the wine community and as a champion for our climate. I am honored to name Mr. Gustavo AviΓ±a a Climate Crisis Champion.β
Rep. Thompson was honored to award this yearβs Climate Crisis Champions across each of our five counties in the 4thΒ District: Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo. Champions are selected for their significant efforts to combat our continuing climate crisis and protect our environment at home in our communities. Through their advocacy, Climate Crisis Champions are helping to build a more sustainable future for all.Β
This yearβs venue, Crocker & Starr, is an industry leader in environmental awareness and winery sustainability. Being a Napa Certified Green Winery is at the core of Crocker & Starr as they have always strived to be good stewards of the land.
A complete list of 2025 Climate Crisis Champions include:Β
About Napa Green: The Napa Green 501c3 is a global leader in sustainable winegrowing, setting the highest bar for sustainability and climate action in the wine industry. Napa Green facilitates whole system soil to bottle certification for wineries and vineyards, and provides the expertise, boots-on-the-ground support, and resources to continually improve. Learn more atΒ https://napagreen.org/participating-members/.
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