Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Price: $150
2 hours of instruction and tasting ENROLL NOW

Although the Napa Valley is now one of the most notable winemaking regions in North America, just 70 years ago, it was a sleepy farmland known more for its mines and mineral springs than for its merlots. Thanks to a handful of pioneering winemakers who recognized the area’s uniquely perfect combination of climate and geography, Napa has transformed into a viticultural hotbed. For history buffs, avid travelers, and wine lovers alike, this course is an intimate look at what makes Napa Valley so special. The evening will start with a short film featuring some of Napa Valley’s revolutionary winemakers, including Brother Timothy from Christian Brothers Winery and the legendary Robert Mondavi, followed by an in-depth discussion of Napa’s terroir and a comprehensive tasting of bottles from across the region. After sipping on a sampling of varietals that will take you beyond the more familiar Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, you’ll leave this course with an intimate knowledge of Napa, from A to Zinfandel.

Students must be at least 21 years of age to enroll in Wines of Napa Valley.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
	Jennifer Desmond, a California native, is an educational ambassador for the Napa Valley Vintners Association who works exclusively with California wines. Jennifer holds the WSET Diploma and the CSW from the Society of Wine Educators.

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