Napa Valley Ballet's 'Wine Country Nutcracker' Sunday

‘Wine Country Nutcracker’ is the enchanting story of a young girl on Christmas Eve in Napa, California.

Together with her venerable grandfather, George C. Yount, and a very large family of future winemakers, she parties the night away in a custom-built wine cave on the Rancho Caymus, circa 1864.

Grandpa Yount was the first white settler in the Napa Valley and was greatly respected and much loved as a beneficent landowner and winemaker. He was also a master craftsman and fashioned a delightful toy Nutcracker in the image of a soldier as a Christmas gift for his beloved granddaughter.

Is it any wonder, then, that young Elizabeth Ann later dreams of a life-sized Nutcracker prince escorting her through an ice wine woodland to a magical chateau where she is entertained by…well, why not attend the party and see for yourself?’

The matinee performance is at 2 p.m. at City Winery.

About Napa Valley Ballet

Napa Valley Ballet is dedicated to enriching the youth of our community by providing a quality classical ballet school for those seeking an education in dance. We are committed to maintaining high standards of technical training, fostering the love for ballet as an art form, and promoting individual growth, respect, and personal discipline. The quality of our program is designed for both the serious student seeking a career in dance or teaching as well as for the student who wants the benefits of ballet training that will last a lifetime.