Note: California converts to standard time (GMT -8) at 2am Sunday, November 5.
Buyer Information Guide
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Masterclasses, Regional Tours, and Associations.
Master Class Presentations
Sunday, November 5
Transportation Details:San Francisco to Napa Valley
Scheduled buses depart from the Hyatt Embarcadero at: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
SFO ARRIVAL INFORMATION: For International arrivals at SFO, follow signs to ground transportation where you will immediately see a taxi stand upon exiting the terminal. We recommend taking a taxi to the Hyatt (Hyatt Embarcadero – 5 Embarcadero Center, SF) for conference shuttle bus transport to the Napa Valley Marriott.
TRAVEL ISSUES: If your flight is canceled or delayed, or if there is some other logistical constraint, please contact your California Wines representative directly.
HYATT EMBARCADERO SITE CONTACT:
Claudia Mahan (520) 395-5559
A California Wines host, Claudia, will be on site at the Hyatt Embarcadero on Nov 5 to assist you with arrival to the Hyatt, departure to Napa, and any questions you may have. Please do not check in with the hotel front desk. While you wait for your scheduled shuttle, you can Uber/Lyft/Taxi to the sites of SF but please be mindful of your scheduled shuttle time.
SHUTTLE BUSSES SF TO NAPA: Buyer guests have been pre-assigned to a specific shuttle from San Francisco to Napa. Please plan to be on your assigned shuttle bus, as there is limited capacity.
EARLY ARRIVALS: If you stayed overnight at the Hyatt Embarcadero or Le Meridien (walking distance to the Hyatt) please plan to check out by 12:00pm for your shuttle.
Dinner at Gundlach Bundschu
Please meet the shuttle buses in the front lobby/entrance of the Napa Valley Marriott for a prompt departure at 5:00pm for Gundlach Bundschu.
Dinner is at Gundlach Bundschu in Sonoma, California and will feature their wines, along with a selection of additional wines from winery guests joining the dinner. Enjoy the vineyard views alongside a traditional California BBQ.
Shuttles Begin Loading: 4:45 PM
Shuttles Depart: 5:00 PM
Dinner Begins: 5:30 PM
Recommended Attire: This is a casual welcome dinner in a mostly outdoor setting. Remember to bring warm clothing layers.
Dinner Guest List with Attending Wineries: HERE
*Shuttles will be returning guests back to the Napa Marriott after the dinner at 9:00pm for their overnight stay.
Monday November 6
Conference Schedule
7:30-9:30am Breakfast & Networking (Grand Courtyard)
8:30-9:30am Morning Masterclasses
Innovators of California with Elaine Chukan Brown (Diamond Mountain Meeting Room)
Deconstructing Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with Kelli White (Atlas Peak Meeting Room)
9:30-12:30pm Walk-Around Grand Tastings (Napa & Grand Ballrooms)
12:30-2:00pm Winery & Buyer Networking Lunch (Grand Courtyard)
2:00-3:00pm Afternoon Masterclasses
Waves, Wind and Wine: The Diversity of Monterey Wine Country (Diamond Mountain Meeting Room)
Santa Barbara County: 20 Million Years in the Making (Atlas Peak Meeting Room)
2:00-5:00pm Vintner & Buyer Meetings/Tastings (Napa & Grand Ballrooms)
Dinner at Freemark Abbey
Please plan to meet in the front lobby/entrance of the Napa Marriott for a prompt departure at 6:00pm for Freemark Abbey.
This is a buyer only dinner at Freemark Abbey.
Shuttles Begin Loading: 5:45 PM
Shuttles Depart: 6:00 PM
Dinner Begins: 6:30 PM
Recommended Attire: Business Casual (dinner will be indoors)
Dinner Guest List: HERE
Shuttles will be returning guests back to the Napa Marriott after the dinner at 9:00pm for their overnight stay.
Tuesday, November 7
Conference Schedule
7:30-9:30am Breakfast & Networking (Grand Courtyard)
8:30-9:30am Morning Masterclasses
Innovators of California with Elaine Chukan Brown (Diamond Mountain Meeting Room)
The West Sonoma Coast AVA: Terroir-driven California Wine (Atlas Peak Meeting Room)
9:30-12:30pm Walk-Around Grand Tastings (Napa & Grand Ballrooms)
12:30-2:00pm Winery & Buyer Networking Lunch (Grand Courtyard)
2:00-3:00pm Afternoon Masterclasses
Lodi Roots Run Deep (Diamond Mountain Meeting Room)
Paso Robles, It’s Cooler Than You Think (Atlas Peak Meeting Room)
2:00-5:00pm Vintner & Buyer Meetings/Tastings (Napa & Grand Ballrooms)
Small-Group Winery Dinners
Guests have been assigned to small-group winery dinners. Please refer to the lists below as a reminder. Meet in the front Napa Valley Marriott lobby at 6:00pm and look for the bus leader holding the sign for your assigned winery dinner.
Caymus – Dinner Guest List: HERE
Grgich Hill Estate – Dinner Guest List: HERE
Long Meadow Ranch – Dinner Guest List: HERE
Migration – Dinner Guest List: HERE
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery – Dinner Guest List: HERE
Shuttles Begin Loading: 5:45 PM
Shuttles Depart: 6:00 PM
Dinner Begins: 6:30 PM
Recommended Attire: Business Causal
*Dress in layers as some dinners may have outdoor experiences
Shuttles will return guests to the Napa Valley Marriott at the end of their dinner.
Wednesday, November 8
Conference Schedule, Networking and Follow-up Meeting Time
7:30-9:30am Breakfast & Networking (Grand Courtyard)
7:30-11:30am Vintner & Buyer Meetings (Atlas Peak Meeting Room)
9:00-10:00am Uncorking the Future: Global Insights from Key California Wine Buyers (Napa Ballroom)
Networking Time: 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Wednesday morning has been reserved for follow-up meetings with wineries.
Meetings will be in Atlas Peak Ballroom.
There is a panel discussion being offered to exhibiting wineries. If space allows, buyers will also be admitted.
Buyers who are departing on one of the Global Buyers Marketplace regional tours, please see below for your departure time from the Napa Marriott. Also below are links to guest lists and tour websites, where you can find the detailed itinerary and digital wine catalogue for your trip.
Please check out of the Napa Marriott (unless you are on the Napa Valley Tour) and join us in the front lobby at the following departure times (please allow time for check out). You will find your tour leader at the bus loading area.
Friday, November 10
Farewell Dinner at Ram's Gate
Tour groups will reconvene for a farewell dinner at Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma at 6:00pm.
Dinner Begins: 6:00 PM
Recommended Attire: Come as you are from the conclusion of your regional tour.
*Please bring a sweater or jacket as you may wish to explore the outdoor spaces.
Dinner Guest List with Attending Wineries: HERE
Following dinner, buyer guests will be transported to San Francisco for their final overnight at the Hyatt Embarcadero (if requested) and departure on Saturday, November 11 or plans of your own.
Key Trip Information
What is Covered During Your Stay
- Hotel stays and group ground transportation
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (SEE ALL BREAKFAST DETAILS)
- During the regional tours, your tour leader will provide you with information on the breakfast arrangements
What is Not Covered During Your Stay
- Personal incidental expenses – spa services, 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.
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
- Curiosity, Positive Attitude & Questions!
What to Wear
- Sunday Welcome Dinner: Casual attire
- Monday & Tuesday Dinners: Smart Casual
- Conference / Grand Tastings: Business Casual / Smart Casual
- Regional Tours: Casual, jeans ok. Please dress for vineyard & winery visits with sturdy footwear, closed toe shoes. Bring a jacket or sweater for cool temperatures.
- Winery Dinners: Smart casual. Please bring a jacket or wrap for cool evenings
- Dress in layers: Afternoons and evenings can be cool and windy, especially in coastal areas. Bring a coat, jacket, or sweater.
- Tip: Avoid wearing heels
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.
- Try to avoid wearing heels
2023 Exhibiting Wineries
A-WINES CALIFORNIA
AA Wine Sales
ACUMEN
Ancient Peaks Winery
Aperture Wine Consulting
ASV Wines
Bear Creek Winery (Goldstone Land Company)
Boisset Collection
Bread & Butter
Bronco Wine Company
Buccella
Ca’ Momi
Cain Vineyard & Winery
California Terroirs
Caymus Vineyards
Chateau Montelena Winery
Cliff Lede Vineyards
Cline Cellars
Copper Cane
Crimson Wine Group: Pine Ridge Vineyards
Crosby Roamann
DAOU
Delicato Family Wines
Demeine Estates
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
DNA Vineyards
Don Sebastiani & Sons
DuMOL
Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
Fior di Sole
Forager & Spicerack
Frey Vineyards, LTD
Frog’s Leap Winery
Gallica
Geyser Peak Winery/ Atlas Peak Winery
Grand Napa Vineyards
Grgich Hills Estate
HALL/WALT Wines
Hope Family Wines
Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Jackson Family Wines
Kautz Family Vineyards
Klinker Brick Winery
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards
Larkmead Vineyards
Littorai Wines
Long Meadow Ranch
Martin Ray Vineyards & Winery
McManis Family Vineyards
Mettler Family Vineyards
Monterey County Association
Newfound Wines
Nova Wines, Inc/Marilyn wines
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers
Oak Ridge Winery
Pisoni Family Vineyards
Precision Wine Company
Prometheus Wine Exports
Quady Winery
Rack & Riddle
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Russian River Valley Winegrowers
Rutherford Wine Company
San Luis Obispo Coast Wine Collective
Santa Barbara County Vintners
Scheid Family Wines
Sequoia Grove Winery
Shannon Family of Wines
Share a Splash Wine Co LLC
Signorello Estate
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
The Donum Estate
The Duckhorn Portfolio
The Letter M
Thomas Allen Vineyards & Winery
Tobias Glen Vineyard
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Trinchero Family Estates
Tudor Wines
Vintage Wine Estates
WarRoom Cellars
Wente Family Estates
Wentworth Vineyards
Wine Hooligans
689 Cellars
A WINES CALIFORNIA
Acaibo
Acre Wines
Alma Fria
Alma Rosa Winery
AMASS Brands Group
August West
AXR Napa Valley
Beau Vigne
Bogle Family Wine Collection
Bonterra Organic Estates
Bread & Butter
Cadre Wines
Castle Rock
Charles Krug
Collaboration Wine Exports LLC
Constellation Brands – Booker
Crown Point Vineyards
DAOU Family Estates
Dry Creek Vineyard
Dutton-Goldfield Winery
East West Wine Trading
Eden Rift Vineyards
Ektimo Vineyards
Emeritus Vineyards
Ernest Vineyards
Foley Family Wines
Fraîche Wine Group
Freeman VIneyard & Winery
Fulldraw Vineyard
Ghost Block Estate Wines
Goldstone Land Company
Grand Napa Vineyards
Groth Vineyards & Winery
Halter Winery, LLC.
Hoopes Family Vineyard
Jackson Family Wines
JL Wood Wine
LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards
Langtry Farms
Lodi Wine
Michael David Winery
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers
Oak Farm Vineyards
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
Pedroncelli Winery
Peju Winery, Napa Valley
Precision Wine Company
Ramey Wine Cellars
Red Car Wine
Ridge Vineyards, Inc.
Rombauer Vineyards
Schug Winery
Scotto Cellars
Seghesio Family Vineyards and Chamisal Vineyards
Senses Wines
Shannon Familly of Wines
Silenus Winery
Silver Oak
Six Cloves Wines LLC
Stewart Cellars
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
Star Lane & Dierberg Vineyards
Sullivan Rutherford Estate
The Calling
The Wine Group
Treasury Wine Estates
Trinchero Family Estates
Vin-de-Cal International, LLC
Vino del Sol: Gen5, Criss Cross, Tassajara
Whitehall Lane Winery
Wine Hooligans
Wines of The Santa Cruz Mountains
Wineteam Inc.
WX Brands
Resources
Plan Your Trip
Check out the below video tutorial on how to maximize your time at Global Buyers Marketplace with our digital wine catalogue.
Bookmarks
Click the bookmark icon to add exhibitors and products to your own personal event tasting catalog.
QR Codes
There will be QR codes at each winery table. When you scan the QR code, you will see the winery's full event portfolio.
Tasting Notes
Add confidential tasting notes on your smartphone at the event, and export them when you get home. You can also rate the wines with an easy 5-point star scale.
PDF & Excel Export
Export your personal catalog as PDF or Excel, including any tasting notes you took at the event