Join an all-star group of wine professionals to experience the best of California Wines.
Global Buyers Marketplace is a gathering of select wine buyers and importers from around the world, hosted in the Golden State of California. International tastemakers will sample wines from more than 200 California wineries, meet with prospective suppliers and new-to-market producers, and network with international colleagues.
Overview
Please click through each day below to view an overview of the conference schedule.
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Scheduled transportation to the host hotel, Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, will be provided to buyer guests throughout the day from the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero at 5 Embarcadero in San Francisco.
5:30 p.m.
Gundlach Bundschu Winery | Sonoma, California
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Monday, November 6, 2023
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Grand Courtyard
Breakfast & Networking
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Diamond Mountain & Atlas Peak Ballroom
Optional Masterclass
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Napa & Grand Ballrooms
Walk-Around Grand Tasting
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Grand Courtyard
Winery & Buyer Networking Lunch
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Diamond Mountain & Atlas Peak Ballroom
Optional Masterclass
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Napa & Grand Ballrooms
Vintner & Buyer Meetings/Tastings
6:30 p.m.
Freemark Abbey Winery | St. Helena, California
Buyer Dinner
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Grand Courtyard
Breakfast & Networking
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Diamond Mountain & Atlas Peak Ballroom
Optional Masterclass
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Napa & Grand Ballrooms
Walk-Around Grand Tasting
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Grand Courtyard
Winery & Buyer Networking Lunch
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Diamond Mountain & Atlas Peak Ballroom
Optional Masterclass
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Napa & Grand Ballrooms
Vintner & Buyer Meetings/Tastings
6:30 p.m.
Small Group Dinners at Various Wineries
Buyer Dinners
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Pool Patio West
Breakfast & Networking
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Atlas Peak Meeting Room
Vintner & Buyer Meetings
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Napa Valley Ballroom
NEW: Uncorking the Future: Global Insights from Key California Wine Buyers
Who are our wine consumers and what drives them – now and into the future?
Join Honore Comfort, California Wine Institute, VP International Marketing for an insightful discussion with panelists:
- George Soleas, President & CEO, LCBO (Canada)
- Barry Dick, MW, Global BWS Sourcing Manager, Waitrose (UK)
- Raimonds Tomson, ASI’s Best Sommelier in the World 2023 (Latvia)
The panel will address opportunities and challenges presented to California winery suppliers through engaging dialogue. We will examine the changing face of wine customers, from consumers to buyers to sommeliers, and offer key insights and strategies to help California wineries succeed now and into the future.
(open to wineries attending GBM, Export Program member wineries, and attending buyer guests)
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Depart for Regional Tours
November 8-10, 2023
Following the conference in Napa, buyer guests have the option to extend their visit and join one of four California regional tours. These curated tours will provide a deeper look at some of California’s most esteemed wine regions, featuring vineyard walks, winery visits and tastings hosted by winery principals.
Tour groups will reconvene for a farewell dinner on Friday, November 10 at Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma at 6pm. Following dinner, buyer guests will be transported to San Francisco for their final overnight and departure on Saturday, November 11.
Tour options are outlined below.
Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come basis.
NOTE TO BUYERS: If you would like to modify your selected tour, please notify your regional CA Wines representative.
Regional Tour Options
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Moon Mountain/Los Carneros/Sonoma Valley
It’s all about elevation in this tour that ranges from the heights of Moon Mountain to the windswept delta of Los Carneros, with a stop at the birthplace of California wine. Winery visits include Anaba Wines, Gloria Ferrer, Donum Estate, St. Francis Winery, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood Vineyards, Highway 12 Winery, Price Family Vineyard, Schug Carneros Estate, Viansa, among others. Guests will overnight Wednesday and Thursday at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort in historic Sonoma, California.
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Napa Valley
Join the Napa Valley Vintners association on an immersive tour of this iconic wine region. Winery visits include Trefethen Family Vineyards, Pine Ridge Vineyards, Trinchero Napa Valley Winery, Sleeping Lady Vineyard, Silverado Vineyards, Robert Mondavi Winery, Grgich Hills Estate, Bounty Hunter, among others. This tour will offer a masterclass deconstructing Cabernet Sauvignon and an impressive array of Napa wines. Guests will overnight Wednesday and Thursday at the Napa Valley Marriott in Napa, California.
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Russian River Valley/West Sonoma Coast/Northern Sonoma County
From the rugged Pacific coastline to the heart of the Russian River Valley to historic Dry Creek Valley the Sonoma County Vintners will unlock the secrets of this complex region of microclimates. Winery visits include Emeritus Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyard, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Silver Oak, Martinelli Vineyards, Hartford Family Winery, BACA Wines, La Crema at Saralee’s Vineyard, Freeman Vineyard & Winery Yu-ki Estate, Littorai Wines, among others. Wineries featured in winemaker tastings and masterclasses include Nalle Winery, Ridge Vineyards, Merry Edwards, Twomey, Benovia, Ramey Wine Cellars, Marchelle Wines, GC Lurton, Senses, WALT, Red Car, Merry Edwards, Seghesio, Gary Farrell, Boars’ View, Cobb Wines, Paul Hobbs, Peay Vineyards, DuMOL & Ernest Vineyards.Guests will overnight Wednesday and Thursday at the charming Vintners Inn in the heart of Russian River Valley.
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Lake County/Anderson Valley/Mendocino County
Get off the beaten path on this tour visiting the northern reaches of California’s wine country. Winery visits include Shannon Family of Wines, Long Meadow Ranch, Maggy Hawk, Domaine Anderson, Goldeneye Winery, McNab Ranch & Butler Vineyards (Bonterra). This tour highlights California’s history and commitment to sustainable and climate-smart winegrowing. Guests will overnight Wednesday at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake, California and Thursday in Boonville, California.