12/18/2025 - Saint Helena, CA - Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announces Schatzi Throckmorton, Owner and General Manager of Relic Wine Cellars, has been elected chair of its Board of Directors. Throckmorton's career in wine extends over 25 years, encompassing entrepreneurship, business administration and community leadership. Glenn Salva, Officer of Antinori Napa Valley, will serve as Vice Chair and Jason Lede, General Manager of Cliff Lede Vineyards, will be the Secretary/Treasurer.
“It is a particularly special honor to be elected Chair of the Napa Valley Vintners Board at such a pivotal time in our industry and community. For over eight decades, the NVV has been a leader in agricultural preservation, philanthropic giving, community collaboration as well as industry advocacy and promotion of the Napa Valley, and we have a responsibility to continue that stewardship. I’m looking forward to working with our members and the fantastic NVV staff to tackle the issues of today while building on our past efforts and accomplishments,” said Throckmorton.
Founded in 1944, NVV serves as the collective voice of its nearly 550 winery members. For more than 80 years, it has helped make Napa Valley synonymous with excellence, a distinction that strengthens its members and the region as a whole.
The organization’s mission is to promote, protect and enhance Napa Valley. Through strategic marketing initiatives, advocacy efforts and robust member services, NVV supports its members while advancing Napa Valley’s reputation as a global leader in fine wine.
In addition to its industry leadership, NVV continues to play a significant role in strengthening the Napa Valley community. Since 1981, the organization has invested more than $245 million in local nonprofits, supporting community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County.
Other members of the NVV Board of Directors will include Jaime Araujo of Trois Noix, Robin Baggett of Alpha Omega, Michael Baldacci of Baldacci Family Vineyards, Tom Gamble of Gamble Estates, Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr Wines, Emma Swain of St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, Elizabeth Vianna of Chimney Rock Winery and Donna Walker of Pulido~Walker Estate Vineyard and Winery.
The NVV Board of Directors also serves as the Board of Directors for Collective Napa Valley, working alongside community representatives Giancarlo Bettinelli and Claire Stull.
About Napa Valley Vintners
The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its nearly 550 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, provide environmental leadership and care for the extraordinary place they call home. NVV has invested more than $245 million in community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County. Learn more at napavintners.com.
Contact: Napa Valley Vintners, Media Relations - 707.963.3388, media@napavintners.com
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