Viticulture & Winery Technology: Associations and Organizations

From the website: "The Napa Valley Grapegrowers has played a vital role in strengthening Napa Valley's reputation as a world-class wine-growing region for over 34 years. Their mission is to preserve Napa Valley's grapegrowing heritage, strengthen the wine industry's economic viability, promote environmentally and socially sustainable agriculture, and communicate the quality and character of Napa Valley vineyards. NVG represents over 600 Napa County grapegrowers and associated businesses." A calendar of events provides the latest information on viticulture education, current research topics and community activities."

In their eighth decade, the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) is a non-profit trade association responsible for promoting and protecting the Napa Valley Appellation as a a winegrowing region. NVV is committed to the preservation and enhancement of the Valley's land, wine, and community for future generations. The Napa Valley Vintners Association addresses the shared interests of nearly 500 member wineries. The site provides a comprehensive list of wineries by category, by city, and by name, including maps. Tastings and market visits, local community programs, Napa Valley events and professional development opportunities are featured as well as a Napa Valley vintners blog.

From the website: "Founded in 1994 by growers and vintners in tribute to the legacy of the grape growing and winemaking forebearers. The Society's mission is to encourage and promote the highest quality standards in grape growing and winemaking in the Rutherford Viticultural Area."

Homepage of the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO), a scientific society that was formed in 1980 to serve the interests of practicing winemakers and viticulturists by encouraging the exchange of technical information. Information is provided on the Society and its activities, membership, proceedings and publications, and research scholarships and awards funded by the Society.