Posted in Press Releases on Jul 10, 2016
NAPA, CA (July 10, 2016) – According to the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG), veraison, an annual benchmark in the winegrape growing season, is officially underway. Known as the onset of ripening, veraison marks the colorful transition from grape growth to grape ripening, resulting in several changes in fruit development. They not only change color, but they begin to increase in weight and volume as well.
Posted in Press Releases on Jun 29, 2016
NAPA, CA (June 29, 2016) – The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation proudly hosted its first annual Farmworker Recognition & Donor Appreciation Luncheon at Solage Calistoga on Tuesday. This unprecedented event honored the foundation’s English Literacy Program graduates, recognized the 2016 Napa County Pruning Contest champions, and thanked donors whose generosity has provided educational and professional development opportunities to over 10,200 Napa Valley vineyard workers and their families.
Posted in Industry News, NVG News, Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation on Jun 28, 2016
By Anne Ward Ernst
Arnulfo Solorio believes that learning English helped advance his farmworker career, and his dream of seeing fellow farmworkers achieve the same is being realized through the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, which held its first farmworker recognition and donor appreciation luncheon Tuesday.
Posted in Press Releases on Jun 27, 2016
NAPA, CA (June 27, 2016) – On July 21, 2016 the Napa Valley Grapegrowers will host the highly anticipated Organic Winegrowing Conference at the Grgich Hills Estate Victorian in Yountville.The only event of its kind in the industry, the Organic Winegrowing Conference offers the wine industry first-hand insight and networking opportunities that lead to an increase in wine quality and sustainable vineyard practices. While the content is geared towards the organic grower, the topics and speakers have broad applicability for all vineyard owners and managers.
Posted in Growing Season, NVG News on Jun 02, 2016
By Register Staff
An early bud break followed by warm weather and spring rains brought a rapid start to this year’s growing season in Napa Valley. Tiny flower clusters emerged from grapevines marking the bloom period in which grapevines become pollinated and fertilized allowing these flowers to eventually become grape berries.