The Wine Writers’ Symposium

Stacey Dolan Capitani is the vice president of marketing and promotions for the Napa Valley Vintners. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience in the wine industry, she oversees the NVV’s global brand strategy to position Napa Valley as the world’s finest wine growing region.

Through the association’s signature programs, innovative marketing strategies, wine auctions and strategic partnerships, Stacey works to maintain and enhance the world class reputation of Napa Valley among targeted audiences.

Before being named vice president, Stacey served as managing director for the association’s marketing and promotions endeavors. Prior to that, she was the NVV’s auctions director, leading Auction Napa Valley, the world’s most celebrated charity wine event. Through this auction, NVV has invested more than $200 million to community health and children’s education initiatives since its inception. Stacey also oversaw Premiere Napa Valley, both the barrel auction event for top members of the wine trade and the brand that produces some of the rarest and most sought-after wine offerings produced in Napa Valley.