11/13/2012 - St Helena, CA—The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), the non-profit trade association of 435 Napa Valley wineries announces that Cyndy Pellegrin has been retained to represent them in Canada. The NVV has been directly marketing the appellation in Canada for more than 15 years. Since it represents the largest export market for California wine, the trade group moved to have year-round, in-market representation.
Ms. Pellegrin, brings with her many years of experience in the wine industry, most recently as a wine director/buyer in Vancouver. She was instrumental in developing and launching several wine-based retail stores and tasting bars. Along with a Sommelier Diploma from the International Sommelier Guild, she also teaches the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) curriculum.
"Though a Vancouver native, Cyndy lived in California for many years and her first-hand knowledge of the Napa Valley will be a great asset to our promotional efforts throughout Canada," said Linda Reiff, NVV's executive director. "With this new position we look forward to continuing to develop brand awareness of the Napa Valley appellation and its wines in this key market."
This year-round, in-market office complements similar NVV international efforts and offices already in place in the UK, Japan and China.
The Napa Valley Vintners is the non-profit trade association responsible for promoting and protecting the Napa Valley appellation as the premier winegrowing region. From seven founding members in 1944, today the association represents 435 Napa Valley wineries and collectively is a leader in the world-wide wine industry. To learn more about our region and its legendary American wines, visit www.napavintners.com
Cyndy Pellegrin
Napa Valley Vintners Canada Office
1878 West Twelfth Avenue
Vancouver, B.C.
V6J 2E8
Canada
cpellegrin@napavintners.com
778.882.5142
Contact: Terry Hall, Communications Director 707-968-4217 thall@napavintners.com
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