Napa Valley Grapegrowers Set Visioning Event Tuesday

Napa Valley Grapegrowers presents its 7^th annual Ahead of the Curve symposium and luncheon with a special discussion about Napa Valley’s future. 

The event will be Tuesday, May 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Silverado Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa.

The session will highlight issues and concerns affecting Napa Valley growers and wineries and current operations to ensure success throughout the lifespan of vineyards now being replanted. 

Speakers will address the importance of the Ag Preserve in Napa’s land use decisions, the demographics of who will own the Valley in 20 years, planting decisions,  and the challenges presented by pests and disease.

The expert panel will cover the risks and opportunities over the next 20 years. Warren Winiarski , Arcadia Vineyards; Tony Correia, Correia Company; Robert Bath, Culinary Institute of America; Dr. Andy Walker, UC Davis; and a panel consisting of: Bruce Phillips, Vine Hill Ranch; Alex Ryan, Duckhorn Vineyards; Jim Verhey, Verhey Advisors; Jon-Mark Chappellet, Chappelle

Admission is $175/person; $125/person for NVG members.  Breakfast and lunch includ

For a full list of speakers and topics, visit www.napagrowers.org or phone (707) 944.8311.

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