The 49th F.I.C.B. International Convention was held June 8-12, 2016 in California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys followed by a two-day extension. It was organized by the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine of the America. This Congress included an exceptional program of visits and meetings, as well as an academic session and a session of tasting of the wines of the world which were also the occasion of professional contacts for the participants involved in the wine business.

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We give below a selection of photos. To access a collection of some 1300 photos taken by the official Congress photographer, go to www.lighthouse44.com . Click on the “clients” tab. Enter the password “kov16”. Click on the number (top left) of the photo you are interested in, then on “add to cart”. You then go to your cart and specify your order (number and format of photos). You can also download low resolution photos for free.

KoV plans to publish an official photo book before the end of the year: we will keep you informed.