It was particularly wonderful to see Ms. Child. Her continued involvement in television and projects like Copia speaks volumes about her vigor and vitality.

C O P I A, the opening. . .

On Saturday, November 17, a private opening was held for Copia members. The Grand Opening Parade and dedication would be on Sunday.

The length of First Street along the Copia grounds was converted into "Wine Tasting Boulevard", with more than 100 American Wineries set up in white tents and pouring tastes for visitors. Other food and beverage producers offered samples of their wares as did magazine publishers and other wine and food related organizations.

Nick Stellino, (right) who will soon begin filming his fourth season of Cucina Amore for PBS, provided cooking demonstrations courtesy of Kitchenaid and Bertolli Olive Oil.

Hugh Johnson, co-author of the World Atlas of Wine, and the beloved Julia Child participated in a panel discussion in the morning, and made themselves available in the afternoon for book signing on the garden loggia outside the bookshop.

It was particularly wonderful to see Ms. Child; despite her 89 years of age, her eyes are clear, her voice is strong and there can be no doubt that she is as alive and vibrant a personality as ever. Her continued involvement in television and projects like Copia speaks volumes about her vigor and vitality. One cannot ignore a sense of awe at being in her presence, and acknowledging a lifetime of extraordinary accomplishment. We wish her a long and comfortable retirement in Santa Barbara.

In addition, members of the Napa Valley Repertory Theatre and the Napa Valley Symphony provided entertainment inside the Center, and in the amphitheater (right) throughout the day.

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