Dream.Work.Napa. Shapes the Future of Napa Valley

Dream.Work.Napa. has been launched to address issues and improve Napa Valley through educational and resource programs to attract, retain and inspire the next generation while benefitting the community.

This digital resource supports those looking to start their careers in Napa Valley as well as the community at large. It connects people with a range of resources available on the platform, including housing opportunities, education, mentorship programs, scholarships, internships, employment opportunities, and healthcare. The Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Program encourages industry professionals and the greater community to participate in Dream.Work.Napa. by sharing opportunities.

dream.work.napa shapes the future of napa valley

Selected by Napa Valley Vintners, the Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Program 2nd cohort members were selected as the next generation of leaders to shape Napa Valley.

The cohort members are:

• Malek Amrani, The Vice Wine

• Evyn Cameron, Inner Circle Wine

• Dalia Ceja, Ceja Vineyards

• Melissa Devore, Amici Cellars

• Alicia Hoepfner Scott, Inglenook

• Csilla Kato, Davies Vineyards

• Jason Lede, Cliff Lede Vineyards

• Michael Patland, Patland Estate Vineyards

• Jessica Rose, Seavey Vineyard

• Marisa Taylor, Napa Green

• Annie Waterson, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery

• Bryan Zupon, Roy Estate

“We are trying to tackle the issues that the community in Napa Valley faces. We wanted to focus on realistic solutions,” says Amrani. “We have identified many issues in living, recruiting new talent, and retaining talent.”

He has developed a sense of community with this collaborative program as well as the vintners part of the initiative. Amrani also admits that it can be challenging to live in Napa Valley, and he wants to share the resources available with the community.

Napa Valley Vintners Leadership Program is part of The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), a nonprofit trade association created in 1944 with nearly 550 members. The NVV has invested more than $200 million in its community since 1981 to provide access to healthcare and advancement in children’s education. NVV also works to include diversity and championing inclusivity in its community and the wine industry. Learn more at napavintners.com.

Malek Amrani, founder and winemaker of The Vice, the Moroccan-born world traveler, Team USA athlete, and Level 3 Sommelier, first settled in New York. Part of his career has been selling other brands of wines and spirits, which has helped in developing his own brand. Now based in Napa Valley, Malek and his wife Torie Greenberg have built The Vice wine balancing the classic quality of California vineyards with a current understanding of the consumer’s wine trends.

“I have a love for wines. I realized this was not for me when I was attending medical school. Wine can be scientific since it has been around for thousands of years. It is one of the few pleasures of life that is food related that you can preserve and enjoy over a long period,” explains Amrani. “I love being able to savor wine, and it has been a big part of my life.” https://napavintners.com/ community/dream-worknapa/ meet the judges: bobby cheng

It can be startling to realize that George Calvert Yount was the first to plant Napa Valley grapes in 1839. Today, Napa Valley remains one of the epicenters of wineries producing great wine with leaders to help navigate the ever-changing landscape.

Dream.Work.Napa. strives to inspire and support the journey of future wine industry professionals kick-starting their careers in Napa and supporting the greater wine community. It is important to everything that the wide range of existing valuable Napa Valley resources are visible and accessible to all who are interested. For more info, visit napavintners.com.