NAPA, CA (September 4, 2018) – On Saturday, August 25, 2018, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) celebrated the 11th annual Harvest STOMP with a sold-out crowd of 575 guests and raised a record-breaking $2.04 million net. Proceeds directly support NVG’s ongoing efforts to preserve and promote Napa Valley’s world-class vineyards, and the professional development and educational opportunities of Napa Valley farmworkers. This year’s event was hosted by Frog’s Leap proprietors Tori and John Williams and their family at Galleron Vineyard, an organically farmed site in the heart of Rutherford.
“2018 Harvest STOMP was a night to remember and the results are outstanding. Collectively, we showed our support for Napa Valley’s vineyards and its professionals, along with a commitment to ag preservation. Living and farming in Napa Valley is a gift; these funds raised help preserve it for future generations,” said John Williams.
Kicking off the evening in a tucked-away meadow surrounded by the Galleron Vineyard and adjacent to the Napa River, attendees enjoyed a reception hosted by Napa Valley’s premier growers, food from local farm-to-table purveyors, and art installations by FARM Napa Valley and Mechanics Bank.
A new feature and a highlight of this year’s STOMP was the Grape Auction. 1-ton lots were offered from 5 storied Napa Valley vineyards, giving either established or aspiring vintners a unique opportunity to make wine from otherwise unattainable grapes.
Each year, the auction culminates in a spirited “Fund-a-Need” for the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation. To date, the support from STOMP has allowed the Farmworker Foundation to offer education and professional development opportunities for more than 14,000 vineyard workers and their families. The organization is proudly the first of its kind in the United States, providing programs focusing on advanced leadership and professional development, viticultural skills, health and safety, financial planning, English language opportunities, navigating the American school system, and much more.
Reservations for STOMP are highly limited and sell out within minutes of their announcement. 2019 reservations will be taken in May 2019 through the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. To learn more about Harvest STOMP visit our website or to view our photo gallery visit our Facebook page.
About Napa Valley Grapegrowers
NVG is a non-profit trade organization that has played a vital role in strengthening Napa Valley’s reputation as a world-class viticultural region for over 43 years. Its mission is to preserve and promote Napa Valley’s world-class vineyards. NVG represents 725 Napa County grapegrowers and associated businesses.
