LIVE is a non-profit that certifies winegrowing in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1997, the organization currently boasts over 300 certified vineyards, wineries, and tasting rooms in 2023. Benchmark requirements include sustainability measures, workers rights and social justice, and long-term climate goals such as pesticide reduction. Deep Roots Members that are LIVE certified at the winery and/or tasting room include Apolloni Vineyards, Ayres Vineyard, Carabella Vineyard, and Illahe Vineyard. The number of vineyards our members source from are too many to list in our blog, though you can view the full list of certified members here.
One of the many services LIVE offers are free online educational videos, including the most recent on sourcing sustainable flowers for industry events and tasting rooms titled "Sustainable Floristry in the Wine Industry with Lynsea Coy of Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral." Coy offers detailed information on the floral import trade, sources of plastics and petroleum, and the nebulous regulation in the floristry industry. The information can help you make a thoughtful choice for your business. View the video and others here!
LIVE recently held their annual meeting, which included talks by Jancis Robinson. You can view highlights here.
