50th Anniversary

Celebrating 50 Years, and Forging the Path Forward

For five decades, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) has been the heartbeat of Napa’s world-renowned vineyards, cultivating excellence in grape growing and preservation of the land. As we honor our 50th Anniversary, we celebrate the growers who have dedicated their lives to preserving Napa’s agricultural heritage while embracing innovation to ensure its future.

Join us as we reflect on our journey—rooted in education, advocacy, and collaboration—and pave the way forward for the next 50 years of sustainable viticulture and a thriving Napa Valley.

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A Celebration All Year Long

In addition to our annual schedule of events, we are leaning into this milestone with a ton of fun opportunities to celebrate.

January 2025
Celebrating 50 Years of Grape Growing Excellence

January's Member Moment

Throughout 2025, the NVG will celebrate and reflect on 50 years of service to the grape-growing community and highlight industry members who have positively impacted our work, as well as the community-at-large. This month, we recognize a NVG founder, Ren Harris.

Sip & Support

Sip, savor, and make a difference with Paradigm Winery! Founded by Ren Harris, one of the original visionaries behind NVG, Paradigm is offering 1% of sales from their exquisite 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon to support NVG. This is your chance to enjoy a beautifully crafted wine while honoring a legacy of viticultural excellence and environmental stewardship.

Purchase Paradigm

Tune in to the NVG Podcast for more!

Celebrate 50 years of grape growing excellence by listening to the NVG podcast. Each month, meet our featured member as they share their unique story and contributions to Napa Valley’s legacy, offering even more insight into the growers shaping the future of sustainable viticulture.