We met up with Richard Salvestrin of Salvestrin Estate Vineyard and Winery to see what the next few weeks of grape growing will bring for the #2024vintage. This is the time of year when winemakers, grape growers and enologists start to plan for grapes coming into the winery. They walk the vineyards and test along the way so they know when it’s go time! Watch the full video and follow all #harvest2024 updates at harvestnapa.com.
Napa Valley Vintners
Industry Associations
St Helena, California 9,747 followers
Cultivating Excellence
About us
It began as most things do in Napa Valley: over a table replete with good food and good wines. In 1943, seven Napa Valley vintners began meeting to exchange ideas and work as a group to overcome industry obstacles and elevate the status of Napa Valley wines. In 1944, the vintners decided to formalize their relationship and the Napa Valley Vintners trade organization was established. Now, 80 years later, that epicurean and social camaraderie has grown into a spirited partnership committed to advancing Napa Valley wines worldwide. The Napa Valley Vintners, a regional trade association with an active membership of nearly 550 wineries, represents a tradition of dedicated vintners and grape growers who have worked and cared for this premier winegrowing region since the early 1800s. Today, Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) is widely recognized as one of the leading wine trade organizations in the world. Our vintners are committed leaders - breaking new ground at home and in the larger wine community. Whether raising funds for local charity organizations (Auction Napa Valley has given more than $230 million to local non-profits since its inception in 1981) or raising international consumer awareness regarding truth in labeling, Napa Valley Vintners are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to promote, protect and enhance the wine region they call home.
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External link for Napa Valley Vintners
- Industry
- Industry Associations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- St Helena, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1944
Locations
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Primary
1475 Library Ln
St Helena, California 94574, US
Employees at Napa Valley Vintners
Updates
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Do you know about the Napa Valley Vine Trail? Picture a 47-mile bike trail winding its way through some of the most scenic settings in California. Imagine visiting Napa Valley, breathing in this treasure of natural beauty and vineyard views, slowing time to truly appreciate how precious this protected agricultural land is, cycling or walking at a terroir level while connecting with Napa Valley in a uniquely safe, healthy way. Learn more about the Vine Trail in our article "A Big Beautiful Idea: The Vine Trail" https://bit.ly/3YN5seG And be sure to add it to your "must-do" list on your next visit to #NapaValley!
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Is #harvest2024 in #NapaValley early or late this year? There is no "normal" timing for harvest... it all depends on one key factor that changes from year to year. You guessed it... weather. How much winter rain did we get? When was bud break? How many hours of sun did the grapes see? Take a look at the dates for the first pick in Napa Valley over the past five years, and learn more about past vintages at harvestnapa.com.
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It's official: the first picks of #Harvest2024 in Napa Valley have begun! This year, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (destined for sparkling wine) and Sauvignon Blanc (picked for a vibrant, crisp style of white wine) were picked on the first two days of harvest in #NapaValley. "We want to pick when the acids are still bright and lively, and the sugars aren’t too high. We look for a balance between the sugars and acids in the grapes. We like to see nice flavor development with bright, juicy acidity, the hallmark of a well-made sparkling wine," said Tamra Lotz, winemaker for Mumm Napa Winery. Winemakers report that this year's start to harvest is about average compared to the first day of harvest for other vintages. Ashely Egelhoff, winemaker at Honig Vineyard & Winery is planning her first Sauvignon Blanc pick on or around August 13. "Looking at our historical growing degree days, we match up closely with warmer years. Right now, our best estimate on reds is shortly after Labor Day." Follow #Harvest2024 to stay up to date on the #2024Vintage!
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Vine growth is booming, veraison is occurring around the valley and we're even starting to see some wineries get their crush pads ready. You know what that means: #Harvest2024 is coming! Most recently, we went to Yountville to check on the #2024vintage progress with Taylor Abudi, viticulturist at Markham Vineyards in #NapaValley. It looks like we have a break in the summer heat for a while which is really good for flavor, ripeness and tannin development over the next few weeks. If you haven't already, catch up with the 2024 season at harvestnapa.com!
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Last week we caught up with Nile Zacherle, winemaker at David Arthur Vineyards, to discuss what #NapaValley is starting to see in the vineyards – veraison! Nile explains that this is an ideal time to drop fruit for even ripeness and grape quality. Watch the full video and follow harvestnapa.com as we lead up to the kick-off of #harvest2024!
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What makes #NapaValley special? "Nature has provided an idyllic setting." Marc Bloom recounts his experience after visiting the valley this past April. "Traversing the region in either direction, one is surrounded by the picturesque Vaca mountains on one side, and the Mayacamas on the other. There isn’t a spot deprived of a beautiful view." Marc Bloom won the Napa Valley Vintners APAC Scholarship for achieving the highest mark in the Asia Pacific region, in the WSET School London Level 4 Diploma in Wines, class of 2023. Read about his full experience in the article below.
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Hope Goldie – Vice President, Winemaking at Darioush – met up with us in the vineyard last week to check in on the #2024vintage in #NapaValley. Hope is farming with a little more canopy this year to give the grapes more sun protection as we head into veraison. Watch the full video and follow along at harvestnapa.com.
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Our good friends in Sonoma (yes, we are friends) are joining our efforts in the "Why Wine?" Project. We are loving everyone's story! What is the "Why Wine?" Project you ask? Here are some details (and we'd love to see your video!): https://lnkd.in/ej34Geka
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Is this year’s vintage later or earlier than usual? It’s a harder answer than it might seem, so we asked Andrew Opatz, Director of Vineyard Operations at Chappellet Winery to give us a quick update on where the #2024vintage is compared to last year (which, as a reminder, was considered a late vintage with very high yields).