2023 Napa County Pruning ContestThe Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation celebrated its 21st Annual Napa County Pruning Contest at Beringer’s Gamble Ranch Vineyard on Saturday, February 4, 2023. It was a perfect day as 106 contestants displayed speed and technique in what is considered the most prestigious competition for Napa Valley’s vineyard professionals.
ScoringThe Napa County pruning contest is the ultimate showcase of the talent, skill, and precision of our local vineyard workforce. Scoring is weighted with 72% of the eligible points awarded for technique and quality, and 38% for speed. This gives contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their dedication to high-quality, Napa Valley grape growing.
Rules in Spanish Rules in English PrizesPrize Packages for both Men's and Women's Divisions
Top Prize Package
2nd Place Prize Package
3rd Place Prize Package
4th Place Prize Package
Sponsor the Pruning ContestPruning Contest Sponsorship:If you would like to support this long-standing tradition of celebrating our vineyard workforce, connect with Jill Durfee, Farmworker Foundation Program Manager, or fill out this form.
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2023 Pruning Contest Champions
Women's Division
1st Place
Alejandra Mendoza, Trefethen Family Vineyards 2nd Place Reyna Hernandez, Walsh Vineyard Management 3rd Place Ana Mejia, Trefethen Family Vineyards 4th Place Irene Escoto, Trefethen Family Vineyards |
Men's Division
1st Place
Rene Alejo, FARM Napa Valley 2nd Place Jesús Alejandro Contreras, Pearls Farm Labor 3rd Place Lorenzo Hernandez, Walsh Vineyard Management 4th Place Sergio Melgoza, Rocca Family Wines |
Press
PHOTOS: 21st annual Napa County Pruning Contest
- Nick Otto, Napa Valley Register |
Past Champions Spotlight
Manuel Téllez
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Veronica Medina Reyes
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Araceli Marin
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