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12/21/2011 - Napa Vintners Announce Partnership with UC Davis to bring Professional Development course to Napa Valley
St. Helena, CA - The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), non-profit trade organization representing more than 420 wineries in the Napa Valley, is proud to announce that it is partnering with the University of California at Davis to host a unique, professional development... more

12/1/2011 - Napa Vintners Announce Offerings from Premiere Napa Valley 2012 Portfolio
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association of more than 420 wineries in America's premier wine region announce the Premiere Napa Valley portfolio being offered for sale in February 2012. "Wines from Premiere Napa Valley... more

11/29/2011 - Napa Valley Vintners Announce GI Status Approval in Thailand
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association representing more than 420 wineries in the appellation announced today that the country of Thailand has recognized Napa Valley with Geographic Indication (GI) Status that will protect... more

11/18/2011 - The Napa Valley Designated Official Wine Region of the 34th America's Cup
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley has been named the official wine region of the 34th America's Cup. In partnership with The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) and The Napa Valley Destination Council (NVDC), America's Cup events in the United States through 2013 will... more

11/9/2011 - Napa Valley Vintners--Report on Harvest 2011
"Although it may be stretching to compare our harvest with one of the greatest ever games in the history of baseball...but like the 2011 World Series, we had our ups and downs, and finally pulled it out. This was one of our most exciting harvests ever!"... more

10/13/2011 - Napa Vintners Celebrate Historic $100 Million Milestone
St Helena, CA--Today the Napa Valley Vintners(NVV), non-profit trade association representing more than 420 wineries in America's premier wine region have surpassed $100 million in giving to the community from its annual June fundraiser Auction Napa Valley... more

10/9/2011 - Napa Vintners Present Harvest Live 2011
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association is excited to bring "Harvest Live 2011," the Napa Valley's first week-long, live harvest webcast that will allow viewers to interact in real time with winemakers, vineyard managers... more

10/4/2011 - Napa Vintners Celebrate October 2011 as Napa Valley Harvest Month
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association of more than 420 wineries in America's premier wine region are toasting the harvest throughout October--and beyond, bringing the celebration of harvest to the world through its... more

10/3/2011 - Napa Vintners Host Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers for In-Depth Educational Program
St Helena, CA--Beginning today and continuing this week, the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association is hosting 30 influential wine professionals who are on track to complete their advanced certificates in either the Court of Master Sommeliers... more

9/19/2011 - Napa Vintners Host Top Trade and Media from China This Week
St Helena, CA--Beginning today and continuing throughout the week, the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association is hosting 21 of The People's Republic of China's top wine trade and media for an educational intensive on the Napa Valley. ... more

8/29/2011 - Napa Vintners Announce 2011 Napa Valley Harvest Begins!
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announces that today the annual wine grape harvest has begun in America's premier winegrowing region, the Napa Valley. The first grapes to come from the vineyards to the wineries were those picked for sparkling... more

8/15/2011 - Napa Vintners Provide Climate Change Update
Amidst another cool summer, Napa Valley again finds itself featured in various media outlets as the poster child for the potential results of climate change as it relates to, not just wine, but agriculture in general. Culturally, people are drawn to the... more

6/14/2011 - Napa Vintners Surpass New Milestone in Membership
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), the non-profit trade association of Napa Valley wineries announces that it has surpassed the 400 member winery milestone with its current roster reaching 408 after new members were approved at its June board... more

6/6/2011 - History-Making $100 Million Milestone Surpassed as Napa Vintners Bring in $7.3 Million at Charity Event
St Helena, CA--For the first time in its 31 year history, rain--and lots of it--fell on the main event of Napa Valley's renowned charity wine auction held on the lawn of Meadowood Napa Valley in St Helena, Saturday, June 4. While Mother Nature opened up... more

6/4/2011 - Napa Vintners' 31st Annual Auction Napa Valley Brings $7.3 Million
St Helena, CA--Tonight at the close of the centerpiece Live Auction festivities at Meadowood Napa Valley, when the last gavel fell, the weekend's earnings topped $7.3 million. This will put giving totals for the renowned charity wine auction at more than... more

5/25/2011 - Napa Vintners Take Charity Fundraising Global
St Helena, CA--The annual community fundraiser known as Auction Napa Valley, hosted by the 400 member wineries of the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association, has led the business of charity wine auctions since its inception in 1981. This... more

5/12/2011 - Auction Napa Valley Brings the Napa Community Together to Welcome Attendees
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) is gearing up to host the 31st annual Auction Napa Valley, the world's most successful charity wine auction. But, the 400 winery-strong trade association relies on not only an army of more than 500 volunteers... more

4/20/2011 - Forty Napa Valley Vintners Head to China for Trade Mission
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), the 67-year-old non-profit trade association charged with promoting and protecting America's most renowned wine growing region will once again lead a multi-faceted, week-long trade mission to the People's Republic... more

4/5/2011 - Afternoon in the Vineyards
The 11th annual Afternoon in the Vineyards, a collaboration between the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and the Napa Valley Vintners showcasing Napa County winegrowing practices, will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 2:30 - 4:00pm. The community is... more

3/30/2011 - Napa Vintners Embark on Eight-City California Marketing Tour
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) the non-profit trade association representing member wineries in America's premier wine region has honed its marketing of Napa Valley wines over the years, and is known as the industry leader in wine promotion.... more

3/18/2011 - Legendary Napa Valley wines to be showcased at London Trade Fair
St Helena, CA--Napa Valley Vintners, the non-profit trade association representing 400 member wineries in America's premier winegrowing region will showcase some of its legendary producers' wines at the London International Wine Trade Fair at the generic... more

3/18/2011 - NAPA VALLEY'S BEST BOUND FOR BRIGHTON!
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners announce winemaker dinner to be held in Brighton, UK as part of its Taste Napa Valley Europe 2011 Tour. A selection of wines from the 4 wineries below will be matched to a 4 course dinner prepared by the Hotel... more

3/15/2011 - Tickets for Auction Napa Valley On-Sale March 31
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association announces the opening of ticket sales for its annual community fundraiser Auction Napa Valley begin on March 31 at 8:00 a.m. PDT. The 2011 Auction Napa Valley--known as The American... more

3/10/2011 - Auction Napa Valley 2011 Celebrating Farm-to-Table Napa Valley Cuisine Alongside Vineyard-to-Table Wines
St Helena, CA--Auction Napa Valley--the premier charity wine auction in the country, taking place this year from June 2-5 has always focused on food nearly as much as on wine, showcasing the cuisine of top chefs from around the country. Toques who have... more

2/27/2011 - 15th Annual Premiere Napa Valley Auction for the Trade Breaks Records, Bringing Nearly $2.4 Million
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners' (NVV) annual wine futures auction to the trade held February 26 in the Napa Valley, broke records finishing at nearly $2.4 million in sales. At 1,000-strong, the crowd of vintners along with retailers, restaurateurs,... more

2/3/2011 - Napa Vintners Release Findings of Climate Study
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association announced today the release of the Napa Valley-specific climate study titled Climate and Phenology in Napa Valley: A Compilation and Analysis of Historical Data by Dr. Daniel... more

2/1/2011 - Napa Vintners' Premiere Event for the Wine Trade Sold Out
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association announces today that its annual Premiere Napa Valley (PNV) mid-winter barrel tasting and auction for the wine trade taking place February 26 is sold out. "We are delighted with... more

1/28/2011 - Napa Vintners Receive Recognition for Historical Preservation and Environmentally Conscious Building Practices
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has received more accolades for historic preservation and environmental leadership for its transformation of the once-ghost Jackse Winery to its headquarters. The NVV was awarded the 2010 Preservation Design... more

1/26/2011 - Napa Valley Vintners Announce Tomoko Shirasu Appointed Japan Representative
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV)--the non-profit trade association representing 400 wineries in America's renowned Napa Valley-- announce that Tomoko Shirasu (President of VINOSOFIA, CWE by Society of Wine Educator, USA) will represent the... more

1/3/2011 - Napa Valley Vintners Announce Kathleen Heitz Myers Elected Board President for 2011
St Helena, CA--The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association representing 400 wineries in America's premier wine region announced today that Kathleen Heitz Myers of the eponymous Heitz Wine Cellars has been elected to lead the 67-year-old... more

 

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    707.968.4207
  • Cate Conniff
    Communications Manager
    707.968.4229
  • Julie Crafton
    Communications and Social Media Coordinator
    707.968.4226

 

 

 

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