Saturday, April 11, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
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.
Afternoon in the Vineyards is an open-house style event, with tours offered every 20 minutes.
Participating winery vineyard locations and topics include:
Vineyard Diversity, Mixed Varietals, and Sustainable Heritage
Girard Winery
1077 Dunaweal Ln.
Calistoga, CA
The Road to Organic & Sustainable Certification
PEJU Winery
8466 St Helena Hwy.
Rutherford, CA
Soil Health in Practice: Managing Temperature, Water & Nutrients
Groth Vineyards & Winery
750 Oakville Cross Rd.
Napa, CA
Advancing Vineyard Stewardship with Recycled Water
Cuvaison
1221 Duhig Rd.
Napa, CA
Afternoon in the Vineyards is complimentary for Napa County residents. Reservations can be made at napavintners.com/community/afternoon_in_the_vineyards.asp. The event will be held rain or shine, please wear closed-toe shoes.
About the Napa Valley Grapegrowers
For nearly 50 years, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, a non-profit 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 for the Napa Valley, and it represents over 600 Napa County grape growers and associated businesses. For more information, visit napagrowers.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram and check out the Grown in Napa Valley podcast at napagrowers.org/podcast.
About Napa Valley Vintners
The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its nearly 550 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, provide environmental leadership and care for the extraordinary place they call home. NVV has invested more than $245 million in community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County, and is a champion of inclusivity in its community and industry. Learn more at napavintners.com.
