LIVE supports environmentally and socially responsible winegrowing through third-party certification and education. Our roots are in the Pacific Northwest and our standard is internationally accredited.
What We Do
Since 1999, LIVE has independently certified the sustainable practices of winegrowers in the Pacific Northwest, using the latest in university research and internationally accredited standards. We provide regional education to preserve the human and natural resources of the wine industry. We welcome you to learn more about our standards.
- Preservation — Native habitat, watershed quality, and wildlife are protected and improved through rigorous biodiversity requirements and whole-farm certification.
- Social Issues — Worker health and safety standards and good neighbor policies are an important function of our rigorous vineyard and winery standards.
- Certification — Cutting-edge third-party certifications that address issues ranging from energy and greenhouse gas reduction, to water and waste management, to materials sourcing.
- Community — A healthy, vibrant community that actively works to improve the quality of the natural and built environments in which they live and work.
Staff
For inquiries related to certification, education, and administration. Chris has been with LIVE since 2007.

For inquiries related to trade and consumer outreach and education. Brighid joined LIVE in 2016.
Board of Directors

Director of Viticulture at Ste Michelle Wine Estates

Winemaker at Ponzi Vineyards

Vineyard Operations Manager at Van Duzer Vineyards

Director of Viticulture at Results Partners

Winemaker at RR Wines

Clinical Services Manager for ¡Salud! Services

Founder, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer at A to Z Wineworks/REX HILL Winery

Managing Director at Domaine Drouhin Oregon

Founder of Quady North

Executive Director, Oregon Wine Board and Oregon Winegrowers Association

VP Finance and Operations, Oregon Wine Board

Executive Director, Idaho Wine Commission

Executive Director, Salmon-Safe

Executive Director, Washington Winegrowers Association
LIVE certification creates a brand position that most other wine regions simply don't have. To be able to say your winery and vineyards have achieved the highest certification in the world for sustainable viticulture, now that's pretty powerful.
— Maria Ponzi, Ponzi VineyardsRecent News
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