WHAT ROOTED US THEN, SUSTAINS US NOW.
For generations, Washington’s winemakers have cared for the land,
the people who tend it, and the communities that thrive because of it.
SUSTAINABLE WA is the next step in that commitment—a rigorous, science-based certification that ensures Washington wines are grown responsibly, with respect for the environment and the people behind every bottle.
Cultivating care for
a land like no other.
Choosing a Sustainable WA certified wine means supporting vineyards that farm responsibly, conserve natural resources, and ensure fair working conditions—all while crafting exceptional Washington wines. More than a certification, sustainability is a promise to future generations, with winemakers committed to preserving the land and producing wines with care.
Find Sustainable WA Wines near you and raise a glass to a thriving future.
Preserving the land, supporting the people, and sustaining the wines you love.
The only sustainability program tailored specifically for Washington’s vineyards
Fair wages and safe working conditions protect those who tend the vines
Certified vineyards
follow strict standards
to preserve soil, water, and resources
Science-based benchmarks support environmental sustainability
Third-party
certification ensures accountability
Sustainable WA + Salmon-Safe
Vineyards can obtain dual certification for both Sustainable WA and Salmon-Safe, provided all standards are met.
Salmon-Safe is a leading U.S. ecolabel that works to keep urban and agricultural watersheds healthy for native salmon.
The Sustainable WA and Salmon-Safe certification partnership enhances water quality protection, wildlife habitat conservation, and climate resiliency.
Bringing together growers, wineries, and retailers for a sustainable future
FOR GROWERS
LEARN HOW TO
BECOME CERTIFIED
The Sustainable WA certification process starts with a simple application, due by the end of April for first-time and returning participants. This ensures growers complete their self-assessments before scheduling an audit. After submitting your initial application, you’ll update your profile each year to reflect any changes in acreage, vineyard blocks, or audit scope. Once your application is reviewed and confirmed by the Program Administrator—and all fees are paid—you’ll be ready to begin the self-assessment process.
WINERIES, DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS
Download our digital toolkit
Our digital toolkit provides retailers, distributors, wineries,
and vineyards with ready-to-use marketing materials to
share the story of Sustainable WA. Use these resources to highlight Washington’s only sustainability certification, create compelling in-store and digital displays, and customize materials with Sustainable WA branding.
SUSTAINABLE WA WAS BUILT BY AND FOR THE INDUSTRY, SPECIFICALLY FOR WASHINGTON VINEYARDS.
“Sustainability ought to mean that the earth where we have
been farming is more vibrant than when we found it.”
— DOUG FROST, TAGGART VINEYARD & ECHOLANDS WINERY, WALLA WALLA VALLEY
Sustainable Stories
Doug Frost
“Sustainability ought to mean that the earth where we have been farming is more vibrant than when we found it.”
Steve Elerding
“To me sustainability is about stewardship of the land. It is means leaving a legacy of farming responsibly.”
JJ Williams
“Don’t be the last winery to be able to answer, ‘yes, we’re certified sustainable.”