Provide professional development, resources, and community
Connect hospitality professionals in the Napa Valley
Share business strategies and perspectives
Provide a collaborative environment for problem-solving and improvement
The NVHF is the leading trade organization for wine professionals in the Napa Valley. With over 135 wineries in membership, we offer a vibrant community that represents a true cross-section of the Napa wine industry. Our monthly meetings provide a platform for learning, networking, and fostering DTC growth. Our meetings encourage open and lively debate and discussion.
The NVHF is a volunteer-led organization. We operate on a $0 budget and do not charge any membership dues. We believe that the only barrier to professional development should be your time and interest. Join us and gain access to industry speakers, panels, and endless opportunities to connect with fellow wine enthusiasts.
Frequency: Monthly
Location: Rotates through member properties based on availability
Time: 8:30am midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday)
Duration: 60-90 minutes
Topics: All things hospitality and DTC; pertinent industry news, business challenges, shared ideas, solutions and relevant topics designed to foster inter-winery collaboration. All Forum members are encouraged to actively engage in all meetings and share recommendations for topics.
Format: General Housekeeping, "Pulse of the Valley" survey, featured Community Corner, followed by an open-forum discussion or guest speaker/panel
Speakers: The Forum hosts Industry speakers or panel discussions bi–monthly based on pertinent topics
Next Meeting:
May 20th @ Bella Union
Future Meetings:
June 24th @ Groth Vineyards and Winery
July 22nd @ Paraduxx
August 28th @ Sterling Vineyards
September 24th @ Peju Winery
October - TBD
November 13th @ Louis Martini
If you are interested in hosting in 2025, please email the board at NVHFBoard@gmail.com ATTN: Patrick.