Over the past 50 years, Napa Valley has transformed itself from a sleepy,
provincial agricultural community into a world-renowned capital of fine wine, a mecca for wine and food lovers from around the globe, and a true national treasure. But today the valley stands at a critical crossroad, facing challenges and opportunities that will determine its future.
In this important new book, the celebrated author and wine lawyer Richard Mendelson, who has delivered consensus-building counsel to the Napa community for 40 years, explores the valley’s rich agricultural heritage and presents his recommendations for how the valley can best navigate the future and continue to thrive as a world-class winegrowing region and tourist destination. His recommendations are rooted in Napa Valley’s profound sense of place, the special qualities of its land and natural resources, and its multi-generational commitment to land preservation and maintaining excellence in farming, winemaking, and quality of life.
The wine world is watching. If Napa Valley succeeds in balancing the needs of the wine industry with the competing needs of environmental conservation and community well-being, it will serve as a model for other winegrowing regions across America and around the world.
