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P.O. Box 141
St. Helena, CA 94574
Tel: 707.963.3388
A passion for quality winemaking, combined with the drive to protect the land and
community is what sets Napa Valley apart.
The valley’s combination of diverse soils, ideal climate and varied terrain are perfectly
suited for growing a wide variety of fine wine grapes. Vineyards are intentionally
farmed to produce low yields of the highest quality. Throughout the growing season,
vines are carefully managed to ensure optimal fruit development. In the fall, grapes are
harvested mostly by hand and often at night to preserve fresh fruit flavors.
Napa Valley is the most renowned winegrowing region in the United States and also
one of the smallest, producing a mere 4% of California’s annual wine grape harvest.
The wineries are small, too, with 78% producing fewer than 10,000 cases of wine
annually and 95% are family owned. Although small in size, the Napa Valley wine
industry has a big impact, creating more than 300,000 U.S. jobs and providing a $50
billion annual impact on the American economy.
It’s not just the land that makes Napa Valley special. A history of leadership has
also shaped this winegrowing region. From America’s first Agricultural Preserve to
development of the Napa Green Certified Land and Winery programs to the more
than $120 million given to area nonprofit organizations, Napa Valley’s vintners and
growers are committed to cultivating excellence.
Enjoy,
Napa Valley Vintners
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Cultivating Excellence
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Best in Bottle
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Napa by the Numbers
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