Sustainability
Wines from 100% CSWA Certified-Sustainable Vineyards
Our philosophy is simple: do as much good as you can, and never stop trying to make your corner of the world better. Small actions can create big change when everyone does their part. Caring for our people and our environment is critical to our work, but it’s also just the right thing to do. That’s why we invest in sustainability at every step in our process, producing wines from 100% CSWA certified sustainable vineyards.
RICKSHAW is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to help restore critical forest ecosystems throughout 2026
The Arbor Day Foundation has been inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees since 1972. And that simple mission has had a global impact. The Foundation has grown to become the largest member nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees — working with members, supporters, and a strong network of partners to plant and distribute trees in forests and communities worldwide.
Why RICKSHAW and the Arbor Day Foundation Work
RICKSHAW stands for sustainable sipping. Our wines are from 100% certified sustainable vineyards from across California. As an extension of this commitment, RICKSHAW is proud to support the Foundation’s efforts to solve issues our planet faces that are directly impacted by climate change through strategic reforestation projects. RICKSHAW invites you to join us in our support of our precious green spaces and to sip more sustainably.
RICKSHAW, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, will support large-scale tree planting projects in forests of greatest need throughout the United States. Read more about the RICKSHAW and the Foundation’s projects and their impact below.
Loblolly Pine Fungal Restoration Project – North Carolina
Private forestlands across the southeastern U.S. are being restored with loblolly pine seedlings enhanced with native fungal biodiversity to support stronger early growth, improved survival, and healthier forest conditions. Reintroducing these native fungi helps rebuild portions of the soil microbiome that have diminished over time and reestablishes below ground relationships essential to long term forest resilience. As these seedlings mature, restored fungal communities will strengthen nutrient cycling, soil stability, and overall ecological function, ultimately contributing to healthier forest landscapes and long-lasting environmental benefits.
Dixie Fire Restoration – near Plumas National Forest, California
The Dixie Fire raged through Northern California in 2021. This was the second-largest wildfire in the state’s history, with a burn scar of more than 963,000 acres. Restoration is critical in the wake of this blaze, and efforts are targeted on the Lassen National Forest. Newly planted trees will help to reestablish native conifer forest cover, provide important wildlife habitat, and improve the water quality in nearby Lake Almanor.
