The Napa Valley Wine Library Association was established in 1963 as a resource for information about wine — wine in Napa Valley, in California, and the world. The Association supports a comprehensive library of viticulture and winemaking resources at the St. Helena Public Library. In addition, the association offers a variety of wine appreciation events and it publishes a membership magazine featuring interviews with local vintners twice a year.

Upcoming Events

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50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend!
August 18 - 19, 2012

Annual Tasting

A Toast to History:
50th Annual Wine Tasting -"Vintner's Choice"

Sunday, August 19th from 4 pm to 7pm
In The Grove of Silverado Resort & Spa, Napa

Table at Annual Tasting

Come celebrate Napa Valley Wine Library Association's 50th Anniversary of the Annual Tasting. Over 100 wineries and winemakers have been invited to showcase two of their wines for "Vintner's Choice". Expect to be surprised, challenged and rewarded by superlative selections in the beautiful Grove at the Silverado Resort and Spa, Napa.

This tasting is for current members only, so join or renew your membership today!

A Toast to the Future: The Next Generations
Winemakers Seminar and al fresco Lunch

Saturday, August 18th from 9am – 2pm
Panel discussions at the Culinary Institute of America - Greystone
Lunch in the gardens at Spottswoode, St. Helena
Tour of adjacent vineyards and winery at Spottswoode Estate

Seminar attendees

A selection of winemakers, from succeeding generations' of winery principals, will present a variety of wines and explain how and why they came to be. After the seminar, lunch will be in the gardens of Spottswoode, followed by an optional tour of the adjacent vineyards and winery of Spottswoode Estate.

Winter 2011 REPORT

Dick Lyons

The Winter REPORT carries 18 images of vintners captured in black and white by photographer Dick Lyon during the late 1980's and 1990's in Napa Valley. Each portrait is accompanied by a brief biography of the subject and the photographer's recollections of the sitting. The cover photograph by Priscilla Upton was taken in the garden of the photographer. Additional copies of this beautiful and historic Collector's Edition may be ordered from the editor for $7.50, which includes postage and handling. editor@napawinelibrary.com