Recommended Attire: Business Casual

7:30am–8:30am – Buyer Breakfast at Westin Verasa
8:30am – Walk to CIA Copia
8:45am – Buyer Welcome – General Session ( in the EcoLab auditorium)
9:00am–10:00am – Masterclass (buyers will be pre-assigned)
10:00am – Grand Tasting Opens

Full Day of Tasting, Discovery, Networking, Pre-Booked Meetings, & Regional Spotlight Mini-masterclasses

12:00pm–2:30pm – Lunch & Networking at Copia (at your leisure)
5:00pm – Grand Tasting Closes / Buyer Break
6:00pm – Wine Country Night: Choose Your Table

More information coming soon!

Buyers may be invited in advance to attend a winery-hosted dinner – OR – join a group dinner with California Wines representatives.

Recommended Attire: Smart Casual (remember to confirm if your dinner will be indoors or outdoors)

Recommended Attire: Business Casual

7:30am–8:30am – Buyer Breakfast at Westin Verasa
8:30am – Walk to CIA Copia
8:45am – Buyer Welcome – General Session ( in the EcoLab auditorium)
9:00am–10:00am – Masterclass (buyers will be pre-assigned)
10:00am – Grand Tasting Opens

Full Day of Tasting, Discovery, Networking, Pre-Booked Meetings, & Regional Spotlight Mini-masterclasses

12:00pm–2:30pm – Lunch & Networking at Copia (at your leisure)
5:00pm – Grand Tasting Closes / Buyer Break
6:00pm – Wine Country Night: Choose Your Table

Shuttles Begin Loading: 5:45 PM
Shuttles Depart: 6:00 PM
Dinners Begin: 6:30 PM
Recommended Attire: Smart Casual
*Dress in layers as some dinners may have outdoor experiences

Shuttles will return guests to the Westin Napa hotel at the end of their dinner.

The final day of GBM regional tours will spotlight California’s old vine heritage.

Tour groups will reconvene at Copia event center in Napa for a unique afternoon and evening at the Old Vine Conference 2025. Buyers will take part in an old vine tasting, featuring 130+ standout old vine wines – from California and around the world. You will also attend a landmark conversation between two wine legends: Jancis Robinson and Paul Draper – before enjoying the GBM Closing Dinner at Copia, along side attendees of the Old Vine Conference.

2:00pm-2:30pm – Guests arrive at the CIA Copia event center to transfer luggage and “freshen up”
3:00pm – Grand Tasting: Old Vine Wines from California & Around the World
6:00pm – Jancis Robinson and Paul Draper, in Conversation
7:00pm – Closing Dinner for GBM Buyers (overlapping with the Old Vine Conference Opening Dinner at CIA Copia)
8:30 / 9:00pm – Buyers Depart for San Francisco GBM Shuttle Bus

Recommended Attire: Casual. Come “as you are” from the conclusion of your regional tour. We recommend packing a small day bag for your regional tour that might include items to help you feel refreshed for the afternoon/evening events with OVC.
Dinner Guest List with OVC Attendees: coming soon

Following dinner, buyer guests will be transported to San Francisco for their final overnight with GBM at the Marriott Marquis (if requested in registration form).

• If you choose to register for the conference and extend your stay in California, please notify your California Wines representative.
• California Wines is covering your flight to and from California, so if you intend to extend your stay for OVC, please clearly communicate your flight needs to your local California Wines representative.
• As a GBM guest, your transportation, lodging, and meals are covered while you are with the group. If you choose to attend OVC, California Wines is unable to cover your expenses during that time.
• Once registered, OVC will send reservation links for discounted rates (10% off) at several Northern California hotel options.

• Find conference and ticket details here: https://www.oldvines.org/the-old-vine-conference-2025
• The 50% off discount is available for Conference Session 1 and Conference Sessions 2.
• Use Code:  ovc50off   (case sensitive)

What to Wear

Afternoons and evenings can be cool and windy, especially in coastal areas. Bring a jacket or sweater with you at all times.

• Sunday Welcome Dinner: Casual attire
• Conference / Grand Tastings: Business Casual / Smart Casual
• Monday & Tuesday Dinners: Smart Casual
• Regional Tours: Casual attire – jeans ok. Sturdy footwear for vineyard & winery visits.
• Winery Dinners: Smart Casual
• Tips: Avoid wearing heels & dress in layers

What to Bring

• Passport / ID for hotel check-ins
• Credit card for incidentals / personal use when you check in
• Electronic chargers, adapters, back-up battery packs

GBM Tips

• Do your homework. Pre-book meetings. Save time for discovery. And have a great time!
• Review the official GBM 2025 Participation Guidelines

What is Covered During Your Stay

• Hotel stays and ground transportation with GBM group
• Meals while you are with the group: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

What is Not Covered During Your Stay

• Transportation from SFO to the Marriot Marque hotel in San Francisco.
• Personal incidental expenses – bar charges, spa services, in-room mini-bar, room service, etc.
• Additional hotel room nights and transportation outside of the pre-arranged conference and regional tours.
• Travel Insurance – we recommend you take out travel insurance as the Wine Institute is not able to do this on your behalf.

Travel Tips

• There will be a WhatsApp group for each tour, we will provide the QR code to access these groups prior to leaving for the tour.
• Traveling in a group is even more pleasant if we do not have to wait for anyone. So may we ask everyone to be on time.