In 1988, vintner Robert Mondavi, his wife Margrit Biever Mondavi and other leaders in the wine community began to explore the idea of establishing a small institution to educate, promote and celebrate American excellence and achievements in the culinary, winemaking and visual arts arenas.
In 1996, Robert Mondavi acquired the land for COPIA, followed by a lead gift of $20-million. Subsequently, the “Founding Seventy,” key supporters from Napa Valley and the surrounding Bay Area made substantial donations.
Named after the goddess of abundance, COPIA is a non-profit discovery center whose mission is to explore, celebrate and share the many pleasures and benefits of wine, its relationship to food and its significance to our culture. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, COPIA is the premier wine country destination—offering visitors exceptional wine and food-tasting programs, exhibitions, organic edible gardens, films, concerts, fine and casual dining, shopping and more! Proceeds from ticket sales, membership and donations support COPIA’S educational programs and exhibitions.
Partner organizations—the University of California at Davis, the Cornell University School of Restaurant and Hotel Administration, and the American Institute of Wine & Food—joined forces to develop the idea into a major not-for-profit cultural institution.
Visiting COPIA
Includes our address, directions, phone numbers, hours of operation, and more.
Dining at COPIA
Enjoy our award-winning restaurant Julia’s Kitchen, named after famed chef Julia Child.
Support
We welcome and appreciate gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as estate gifts and gifts-in-kind.
Employment
Work with some of the most prestigious wine and food experts in the world.
Press Room
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