Nexen hosts dealer appreciation event in Napa Valley

Michael J. Brown (far right) explains the grape-growing process to dealers during an activity at the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa, Calif. The dealers were attending a Nexen Tire dealer appreciation event.

Michael J. Brown (far right) explains the grape-growing process to dealers during an activity at the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa, Calif. The dealers were attending a Nexen Tire dealer appreciation event.

A statue overlooks barrels of aging wine at the Robert Mondavi winery in Napa, Calif.

Wine barrels at the Robert Mondavi winery in Napa, Calif.

Michael J. Brown (left) of the Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa, Calif., explains the wine-making process, as Jong Sun Kim, CEO of Nexen Tire America Inc., and In Kuyang Kim.

Wine is aged in barrels that sit in constant temperatures in rooms such as these at many wineries in Napa, Calif.

The wood used to make this barrel originated from France, dating back to 1665.

Wine is aged in barrels that sit in constant temperatures in tunnels such as these at many wineries in Napa, Calif.

Jong Sun Kim, CEO of Nexen Tire America Inc., and his wife In Kuyang Kim, tour a wine-making facility in Napa Valley.

Wine is processed and and stored in these containers.

A wine expert addresses dealers during a dealer appreciation event held in Napa, Calif.