Napa, CA (March 11, 2024) – Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) and Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) present the 20th annual Afternoon in the Vineyards on Saturday, April 13, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Afternoon in the Vineyards is an annual program for Napa County residents to discover unique vineyards in their neighborhood and learn about the grape-growing process, sustainable vineyard practices, and the resiliency of the Napa Valley wine community.
Join Afternoon in the Vineyards to connect with the local agricultural community and spend the afternoon with those that tend the vines and make the wines. Hear about what makes the Napa Valley such a unique winegrowing region and leader in land stewardship and learn about topics relevant to the community, including sustainable vineyard practices, wildfire preparedness, pest management and more.
Vineyard walks are available from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., 1:45 to 2:15 p.m., and 2:30 to 3 p.m. Participating winery vineyard locations and topics include:
Regenerative Farming in the Vineyard
Grgich Hills Estate
150 South Kelly Road,
American Canyon, CA 94503
Water Usage and Wildfire Preparedness
V. Sattui Winery
2034 Henry Road
Napa, CA 94559
Organic Farming and Falconry
Cakebread Cellars
8300 St. Helena Hwy
Rutherford, CA 94573
Farmworker & Employee Family Housing
Napa Wine Co.
1189 Oakville Cross Road
Oakville, CA 94562
Afternoon in the Vineyards is complimentary for Napa County residents. Reservations can be made at napavintners.com/community/
About the Napa Valley Grapegrowers
For nearly 50 years, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, has played a vital role in strengthening Napa Valley’s reputation as a world-class viticultural region. Its mission is to cultivate viticultural excellence and environmental stewardship for the Napa Valley, and it represents 685 Napa County grape growers and associated businesses. For more information, visit napagrowers.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
About the 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 $230 million in community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County, and is dedicated to improving diversity and championing inclusivity in its community and in the wine industry. Learn more at napavintners.com.
