​March 23, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — The Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) present Grower Field Day: Managing Red Blotch Together on Wednesday, April 8 at Beckstoffer Vineyards, located at 8550 Conn Creek Rd. in Rutherford, CA. As grapevine red blotch virus continues to pose an ongoing challenge for vineyards across Napa Valley and other winegrowing regions, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) will host this discussion focused on how neighboring growers are working collaboratively to respond to the disease in real time.
Red blotch remains one of the most persistent and complex threats facing wine grape growers today. The virus delays ripening, reduces fruit quality, and poses an adverse impact on vineyard economic viability. With no definitive cure or widely accepted management solution currently available, growers are often forced to make difficult decisions about vineyard removal, replanting, and long-term investment while navigating considerable uncertainty.

March 11, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) and Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) present the 22nd Annual Afternoon in the Vineyards on Saturday, April 11, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The annual program invites Napa County residents to discover unique vineyards in their neighborhoods and learn about the grape-growing process, sustainable vineyard practices, and the resiliency of the Napa Valley wine community, including the thoughtful practices Napa Valley farmers use to care for the land today while protecting its health for future generations.
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 learn about topics relevant to the community, including vineyard stewardship, sustainability, soil health, organic certification and more.