This holiday season, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers is thrilled to announce several opportunities to celebrate, connect, and give back to our vibrant grape-growing community. As we gear up for the season of giving, we invite you to join us in supporting NVG’s mission to cultivate viticultural excellence and environmental stewardship for the Napa Valley. Here’s how you can make a difference:

CanDo’s Napa Valley Give!Guide
For the first time, NVG is proud to be included in Napa Valley Give!Guide. From November 15 to December 31, this annual initiative highlights local nonprofits, offering a simple way for the community to contribute to organizations that make Napa Valley a better place. Your donation through the Give!Guide directly supports NVG's critical work to preserve and promote sustainable grape growing in our region.
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Festival of Trees
NVG is spreading holiday cheer by participating in Napa’s downtown Holiday Market with a uniquely decorated Christmas tree for the Festival of Trees. Festival attendees can vote for their favorite tree, and the winning design will be auctioned off on December 7-8. All proceeds from the auctioned NVG tree will benefit our organization. Stop by to admire the creativity and cast your vote!

​KTVU Giving Tuesday Segment
Watch NVG on KTVU’s Giving Tuesday segment, where we had the exciting opportunity to be a nonprofit spotlight!

This season of giving is the perfect time to support the vital work NVG does to sustain our agricultural heritage, enhance environmental stewardship, and strengthen our community. Whether through a donation to the Give!Guide, voting for our Festival of Trees entry, or sipping wine for a cause, every contribution makes a lasting impact.

Let’s come together to support Napa Valley’s vineyards this holiday season. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our mission. Happy Holidays from all of us at Napa Valley Grapegrowers!

​This holiday season, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers has the exciting opportunity to participate in the Festival of Trees at First Street Napa's Holiday Market. The event is scheduled for December 7 and 8, 2024, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. 

Join in the Holiday Spirit: Donate an Ornament
We’re calling on our members to help us bring a bit of vineyard life to our tree. Do you have a grape, tractor, truck, or ag-related ornament that captures the spirit of the Napa Valley? Your ornament can be the perfect addition to showcase the artistry, tradition, and community that define Napa Valley grape growing. Drop off your ornament at the NVG office (831 Latour Court, Suite A, Napa)  by Dec 1. Label your ornament with your name, so we can recognize your contribution.

Don't Have an Ornament to Donate?
Order something off our Amazon Wishlist! We have fun, festive decorations that will help make the NVG sparkle!

Vote and Bid for Our Tree!
Support local non-profits in a friendly competition through online voting and auctioning. Your vote could help us win while bringing awareness to our mission! Proceeds from the online tree auction will go directly to support the NVG, allowing us to continue our work for Napa’s growers and the community. Simply visit firststreetnapa.com to vote on December 7 & 8 for the NVG’s tree and place your bid for a chance to bring home our beautifully decorated holiday tree!

Thank you in advance for making the NVG tree one to remember. With your help, we’ll make this holiday season at the Festival of Trees a memorable celebration of our community and our vines!

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley, host Caleb Mosley takes listeners on a journey through two critical aspects of Napa Valley’s wine industry: climate change and grower relations. First, Caleb sits down with Andrew Isaacs, a professor at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and climate expert, to discuss the evolving challenges that climate change presents for grape growers. They explore how climate impacts viticulture, and the importance of both mitigation and adaptation strategies in the vineyard. Andrew partnered with NVG on a six-part Climate Science video series to provide on-demand education for the industry.
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Then, for our Glass with a Grower segment, Caleb sat down with Jan Kappmeyer, a seasoned grower relations expert with 15 years of experience at Constellation Brands. Jan shares her career journey and the unique challenges she faced while navigating the dynamic relationships between growers and wineries. She offers valuable advice on how growers can approach contracts, manage market downturns, and maintain strong relationships with winemakers. Jan also introduces a special Viognier that she and her husband produce, sharing the story behind the vineyard and the wine itself. 

"Climate is just long-term weather. So day to day, we call it weather, but decade to decade, we call that same thing climate. And that’s what’s changing. For farmers, it’s right in front of our faces." - Andrew Isaacs

"Reducing emissions on a vineyard isn’t just about what happens within the four corners of your property—it’s a holistic lifestyle shift. It’s not just fewer tractor passes; it’s rethinking everything we do." - Andrew Isaacs

“Every single time there’s a downturn in a particular industry, the climate footprint of that industry goes down too. The reason is people cut costs—anything discretionary ends up on the cutting room floor.” - Andrew Isaacs

"In grower relations, you have to be honest and share your opinions—whether it's for one side or the other. That transparency and curiosity are what makes it work." - Jan Kappmeyer

"It’s like having a foot in two different canoes—you’re balancing the needs of growers and winemakers. Sometimes it goes one way, sometimes the other, but it’s all about keeping those relationships strong." - Jan Kappmeyer

On October 29, 2024, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers gathered with an exceptional group of over 50 sponsors at Arrow&Branch’s beautiful new winery in Oak Knoll. The evening was set against the golden backdrop of fall, culminating in a breathtaking sunset that made for a perfect close to the day. It was an occasion to honor and celebrate the vital support of our sponsors, whose contributions enabled NVG’s work throughout the year and the success of Harvest STOMP.

We were delighted to welcome some of NVG’s most dedicated sponsors, including Allied Propane, American AgCredit, John Anthony Vineyards, and Mechanics Bank. Their longstanding commitment has been instrumental in supporting Napa Valley’s growers, our shared vision for excellence in viticulture, and the success of signature events like Harvest STOMP.

Looking ahead, 2025 marks a milestone for NVG as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. In recognition of this special occasion, we’re offering a new 50th Anniversary Sponsor level that will provide exclusive opportunities to commemorate this exciting chapter in NVG’s history. As we look ahead to the new year, our 2025 sponsorship opportunities are available to review. We look forward to including you! 

To all our sponsors, thank you for being essential partners in Napa Valley Grapegrowers’ mission. Here’s to another year of growth, connection, and shared success in Napa Valley!

For more information on sponsor opportunities, please reach out to Quincy Scott.