3/23/2017 - St. Helena, CA – The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) nonprofit trade association is offering underwriting opportunities to wine industry suppliers for Auction Napa Valley. Packaging and equipment companies, coopers, bottle manufacturers, cork suppliers, label designers, banks, insurance brokers and other wine industry-affiliated businesses can join the Auction Napa Valley Circle of Partners, which benefits community health and children’s education nonprofits in Napa County.
Now in its 37th year, Auction Napa Valley is the world’s most celebrated charity wine event, taking place June 1-4, 2017. Since inception, it has been a collaborative effort between NVV member wineries, community volunteers and local businesses. The Circle of Partners program allows the broader wine industry to come together in support of this philanthropic effort. Contributions from members of the Circle of Partners will help offset event costs, allowing NVV to invest more in local nonprofit agencies.
“Auction Napa Valley proceeds touch the lives of more than 100,000 clients of Napa County nonprofits annually,” commented David Pearson, vice chair of the NVV, Auction underwriting chair and CEO of Opus One. “Support from wine industry suppliers who join our Circle of Partners will help us create an even bigger impact for local children and families.”
Circle of Partners packages begin at $7,500 and include benefits like exclusive networking opportunities with NVV members, Auction Napa Valley tickets and acknowledgment in print and electronic materials.
To learn more, call the NVV at 707.963.3388 or view Circle of Partners package details at auctionnapavalley.org/about/supporters.
About Auction Napa Valley Since 1981, Auction Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Vintners’ (NVV) annual community fundraiser, has utilized the worldwide reputation of Napa Valley wines and the scenic beauty of the region to enhance the health and wellbeing of the Napa County community. To date, the NVV has invested $170 million from Auction Napa Valley proceeds in local nonprofit organizations. Learn more at auctionnapavalley.org. (LINK)
About the Napa Valley Vintners The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its more than 525 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, to provide environmental leadership and to care for the extraordinary place they call home. Learn more at napavintners.com. (LINK)
Contact: Patsy McGaughy, Communications Director - 707.968.4207, pmcgaughy@napavintners.com