Event raises vital funds for Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Farmworker Foundation
August 28, 2025 (Napa, CA) — The Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) and the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF) have announced the 2025 Harvest STOMP® has raised over $2.7 million to support Grape Growers’ industry-leading education programs focused on vineyard quality, innovation and environmental stewardship, and Farmworker Foundations’ impactful work providing education, career development and advancement opportunities for Napa’s farmworker families.
Held August 23rd at the Hoxsey Family’s historic property in Yountville, Napa Valley, over 500 guests enjoyed a lively reception featuring member wines from next-generation growers to iconic Napa brands, along with bites provided by Angèle, Cowgirl Creamery, Hog Island Oyster Company, Mustards Grill, Stateline Road Smokehouse, Wing & Barrel Ranch, and more. A sit-down dinner prepared by Executive Chef Nash Cognetti and team at Brindare Napa Valley followed, and the evening culminated with an exciting Live Auction and dancing under the stars to chart-topping hits provided by Country Music artist Tyler Rich and band.
The 2025 Harvest STOMP® eAuction featured top lots, including a signed 6-Liter of 2013 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon, a Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard dinner for eight with a retrospective tasting of all five Martha’s Vineyard iconic vintages, and a magnum of 2021 Bryant Estate BETTINA with a private tasting for six. This year’s curation elevated the eAuction to an elite tier, drawing interest and spirited bidding from collectors and supporters across the nation.
The 2025 Harvest STOMP® Live Auction featured several top lots including two personalized barstools at the legendary Pancha’s in Yountville along with lifetime memberships in the “Dive Dynasty Club”, a journey to Japan with Opus One Winemaker Michael Silacci, and the Napa Valley Grapegrowers 50th Anniversary lot with rare Napa Valley wines from the 1975 vintage and dinner at The French Laundry hosted by Napa Valley Grapegrowers founders.
A lively fund-a-need followed, and when the final gavel came down, over $2.7 million was raised to provide vital funds for Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Farm Worker Foundation.
“The Napa Valley wine region is a treasure. Supporting our farmworkers is critical to the best and highest use of this land to produce world-class wines. We are honored to be part of the Harvest STOMP community that has come together to raise these important funds for the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Farmworker Foundation,” said John Anthony Truchard, Founder of John Anthony Vineyards, Presenting Partner Harvest STOMP 2025.
The 2025 Harvest STOMP® was presented in part by John Anthony Vineyards and PV 365 Winery, as well as premier partners Mechanics Bank, Blundstone, and Sunbelt Rentals.
For more information, please visit www.harveststomp.com.
About Harvest STOMP®
Harvest STOMP® raises vital funds for Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Farm Worker Foundation. Together, they advance world-class winegrowing and create life-changing opportunities for Napa Valley farmworkers and their families.
About Napa Valley Grapegrowers
For 50 years, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, has played a vital role in strengthening Napa Valley’s reputation as a world-class viticultural region. Its mission is to cultivate viticultural excellence and environmental stewardship in Napa Valley, representing 600 Napa County grape growers and associated businesses. For more information, visit napagrowers.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
About Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation
The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, founded by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers in 2011, is the first 501(c)3 organization of its kind in the U.S., dedicated to supporting vineyard workers through education and professional development. It has served over 28,000 vineyard workers and their families with leadership, literacy, and advanced training programs. For more information about the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, visit farmworkerfoundation.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram.
