The Napa County Pruning Contest is a community celebration of talent, skill, and precision in vineyard care.

​Scoring emphasizes both technique and quality, allowing contestants to showcase their deep commitment to one of the most essential practices in Napa Valley grape growing.

The winners of this contest are true artisans, aware that each careful cut plays a pivotal role in shaping the health and yield of future harvests. Pruning is an art that blends knowledge with intuition, and the champions exemplify the highest standards of vineyard craftsmanship.

Farmworkers cultivate a brighter, bountiful future for the county's vines with every expertly placed snip