About the Experience:
The Women For WineSense National Virtual Chapter proudly presents an amazing opportunity for our members to join us in our virtual private conversation and tasting event with Delia Viader on October 30, 2024, at 5pm PT (8pm ET). It’s another wonderful way to gather together across the miles as we celebrate “Come Over October” and a glorious harvest!
Delia Viader is the Owner and founding winemaker of VIADER Vineyards and Winery in Napa Valley. In case you didn’t know- Viader Vineyards and Winery is internationally known to be the “crown jewel” of the Howell Mountain region of California.
Delia is a force to be reckoned with in the wine industry! She is a long time member of the Napa / Sonoma Chapter of Women For WineSense and a past Board member of Napa Valley Vintners.
In the 1980’s Delia was one of the first female winemakers and grape growers in the male dominated landscape of Napa Valley. Delia can be described as a wine icon, vintner, trailblazer, pioneer, MIT graduate, PhD, world traveler and most importantly mother. She is truly an inspiration to us all. The Viader family’s impact in Napa Valley continues to grow as her family has, with her son, Alan Viader, now the winemaker, and together they continue the legacy and reputation of this renowned estate. Together, they continue to nurture the third generation of talented family Viader hands-on vintners for a bright future.
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About the speaker:
Born in Argentina, proprietor Delia Viader spent much of her formative years in Europe and especially in France. Delia came to the United States as a post-graduate student and holds a doctorate in Philosophy from the Sorbonne University in Paris, France and pursued advanced business Studies at three American universities: MIT, UC Berkeley and UC Davis.
After MIT, she moved to California and continued business school at the University of California Berkeley. During her studies, she realized the opportunities in the United States for both starting a career and raising children in a healthy environment.
Recognizing the potential of the up and coming wine region nearby, Delia soon set her sights on purchasing land in the Napa Valley and subsequently plunged into the wine business in the early 1980s. With an initial loan from her father, Engr. Walter Viader, she acquired their Howell Mountain property and set out to create a world class wine estate.
Delia continued learning about winemaking through programs in Enology and Viticulture offered at University of California, Davis to better learn the practical theory behind making fine wine. All while raising four children on her own, Delia forged the vision and design for this unique estate vineyard property, wine blend and brand. Delia’s story illustrates the importance of education and understanding coupled with following one’s instincts. The Viader® estate and Delia’s wines have consistently reflected these strengths.
As a leader within the local wine community, Delia contributes her perspective and industry experience to the Napa Valley Vintners and California Wine Institute where she currently serves on the Board for both organizations. Her history with the Napa Valley Vintners dates as far back as 1990 where she and a select group of local vintner leaders helped frame the organization’s strategic plan. Since then, Delia has helped spearhead Premiere Napa Valley – an annual grand tasting and futures trade auction that consistently raises more than $4 million each year, and has also contributed to Auction Napa Valley in various roles, spending a decade as part of the beneficiary vetting committee and helping to set the focus and parameters that would determine adjudication of funds.
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