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| 6/17/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Dedicate Heritage Olive Tree in Honor of Robert Mondavi St. Helena, CA - The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has dedicated a stately, old-growth olive tree planted at its St. Helena office in honor of Robert Mondavi, one of the founding members of the wine trade organization. Mondavi's life was celebrated during... more |
| 6/10/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Expands Representation in Japan The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) trade association of more than 450 Napa Valley wineries has appointed three new marketing and public relations representatives in the important global wine market of Japan. Led by food and wine specialist Ema Koeda, the team... more |
| 6/2/2013 - 2013 Auction Napa Valley Shatters Records with $16.9 Million Fundraising Total St. Helena, CA -- The Napa Valley Vintners' (NVV) 33rd annual Auction Napa Valley was one for the record books, achieving $16.9 million in overall fundraising for healthcare and youth education nonprofits in Napa County. The American Wine Classic's record-breaking... more |
| 6/1/2013 - Auction Napa Valley 2013 Topples Previous Fundraising Records St. Helena, CA -- This year's Auction Napa Valley, the world's most celebrated charity wine event, is on track to exceed an astounding $16 million in total funds raised. Although the final tally won't be certified until the event officially ends with Sunday... more |
| 5/23/2013 - Bidding Opens May 26 for Napa Valley Vintners' Global E-Auction St. Helena, CA--Wine lovers near and far are invited to place their bids beginning Sunday, May 26 at 12 p.m. PDT on the more than 170 extraordinary Napa Valley wine and experience lots featured in the Napa Valley Vintners' E-Auction. The E-Auction is part... more |
| 5/15/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Bring Award-Winning Chefs to Auction Napa Valley 2013 St. Helena, CA--More than 40 of Napa Valley's acclaimed restaurants and purveyors, nine Top Chefs from around the country and Joseph Lenn of Blackberry Farm will create foods that speak of the terroir of Napa Valley and complement its wines during the Napa... more |
| 5/7/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Announce E-Auction Extravaganza is Live for Viewing St. Helena, CA--Wine lovers around the world, from novice to enthusiast, can still get in on the action of this year's sold-out Auction Napa Valley: The American Wine Classic by bidding on the event's global E-Auction. Viewing of the more than 170 uniquely... more |
| 5/1/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Invests $3 Million to Close the Academic Achievement Gap St. Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), a nonprofit trade association with 450 member wineries, today announced it is investing $1 million per year for at least three years in an initiative aimed at closing the academic achievement gap between English-learning... more |
| 4/22/2013 - Local Residents Invited to Afternoon in the Vineyards St. Helena, CA: The Napa Valley Vintners and the Napa Valley Grapegrowers invite Napa Valley residents to be part of the 13th annual Afternoon in the Vineyards on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Afternoon in the Vineyards gives Napa Valley neighbors... more |
| 4/11/2013 - Auction Napa Valley Sells Out in Record Time St. Helena, CA-The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) today announced that tickets to Auction Napa Valley have sold out the earliest in this "must-attend" event's history. The country's most celebrated charity wine auction this year runs May 30-June 2. For... more |
| 4/4/2013 - Napa Green Reaches New Milestones in Sustainability Initiatives St. Helena, CA--In a month that shines the spotlight on environmental stewardship, the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced today that the Napa Green program has increased the total number of certified acres by 22% over the past two years. Currently, there... more |
| 4/3/2013 - Napa Vintners Embark on China Trade Mission A delegation from 26 wineries will be promoting Napa Valley - America's leading wine region - during a 10 day trade mission to mainland China April 12-21. The Napa Valley Vintners trade association (NVV) has been traveling to China to promote the region's... more |
| 2/28/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Invests $840,000 in Local Organizations that Address Immediate, Critical Needs St. Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) today announced its investment of $840,000 in community services that offer a safety net to meet the most critical and basic needs--food and shelter--for those living at or below the poverty level. "It's... more |
| 2/23/2013 - Wines from 2011 Vintage Propel Premiere Napa Valley to Near-Record Total St. Helena, CA - The Napa Valley Vintners' 17th annual Premiere Napa Valley today brought in a resounding $3.04 million, nearly matching last year's record-breaking event. The auction's 211 lots donated by 218 NVV members were purchased in just over three... more |
| 2/18/2013 - More than 750 Top Wine Trade and Media Visit Napa Valley During Premiere Week St. Helena, CA--More than 750 top wine trade and media from around the world will be in Napa Valley during the week of February 18-24, 2013 for three of the Napa Valley Vintner's (NVV) signature programs, including the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers,... more |
| 2/14/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Announce Patsy McGaughy as Communications Director and Teresa Wall as Marketing Director St. Helena, CA--In continuing efforts to meet and exceed the goals of its strategic plan, the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) today formally announced the appointment of two new directors for the non-profit trade association representing 450 member wineries... more |
| 2/1/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Announce Auction Napa Valley 2013: Tickets on Sale Now St. Helena, CA--Tickets for Auction Napa Valley: The American Wine Classic, the country's first and most celebrated charity wine auction hosted by the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), are now available. Taking place from May 30 to June 2, Auction Napa Valley... more |
| 1/23/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Looks to 2013 in Announcing New Board Leadership St. Helena, CA--The positive economic impact of the Napa Valley wine industry, leadership in land stewardship initiatives, the celebration of $110 million in Auction Napa Valley giving and landmark Napa Valley name protection status granted by China were... more |
| 1/17/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Launch Napa Valley Rocks Video Series St. Helena, CA--Diverse soils, climatic variations, ideal geography, people of passion, winemaking innovation, and groundbreaking land stewardship are just a few of the narratives that tell the unique story of what makes Napa Valley America's premier wine... more |
| 1/15/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Invests $772,000 in Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment, and Issues Related to Aging Napa Valley, CA: The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) today announced its investment of $772,000 in community services to help three populations: those at risk or affected by substance abuse, mental illness, and health issues related to aging. This is the fourth... more |
| 1/4/2013 - Napa Valley Vintners Announces Offerings from Premiere Napa Valley 2013 Portfolio St. Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association in America's premier wine region announces the Premiere Napa Valley portfolio of coveted "beyond boutique" wines to be offered for sale during the fast-paced auction taking place... more |
