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NAPA VALLEY ROCKS: The Napa Valley Appellation Education Program

Napa Valley Rocks is an engaging presentation digging into what makes the Napa Valley America's premier winegrowing region.
We explore the unique geological formation of the valley, why it is the ideal climate to grow grapes, historical milestones, and the tradition of leadership that is continued today. This presentation will further your understanding of Napa Valley, and its place within the world of wine.
The presentation can be given with or without PowerPoint, and can be adapted to your audience and timeframe.
The Rocks kit includes:
- A PowerPoint presentation in varying lengths outlining the unique attributes of the Napa Valley appellation. Download it now (note: these are large files and we recommend you save them to your computer first before trying to open):
- 8 Illustration cards outlining key Napa Valley facts and individual AVA information
- Napa Valley soil samples
- Topographical map of Napa Valley
These pieces can be used as visual aids during a PowerPoint presentation, or used to make key points when PowerPoint is not availalbe.
Napa Valley Rocks videos - follow these YouTube links for video segments of the presenation, including voice-over narration:
To purchase a Rocks kit or other Napa Valley resource materials, click here. For additional inquiries, please contact Patsy McGaughy at the Napa Valley Vintners at (707) 968-4207.








