About this Event
Join us for the Grand Finale of our Friday Tasting Series: "Vines & Voices"Napa Valley College's Wine & Hospitality Training Center wraps its Friday Tasting Series season in style with a very special finale, presented in partnership with Women for Wine Sense's "Vines & Voices" series. Twelve of the celebrated 2026 "Vines & Voices" winemakers will gather under one roof for one unforgettable evening — the perfect send-off to a season of behind-the-scenes access to the vintners shaping Napa Valley wine.This isn't just another tasting. It's THE celebration of the season.Holiday Finale "Vines & Voices" 2026
December 11th | 4:30–7 PM | Wine Spectator Education Center at Napa Valley CollegeJoin us for an extraordinary evening as twelve winemakers come together for a festive grand finale you won't want to miss.What to expect:
- Sip & Savor: Taste exceptional wines from powerhouse producers
- Meet the Makers: Get face time with the winemakers behind the bottles — hear their stories and their craft
- Bring Your Best: BYOB encouraged! Share a favorite bottle and discover new ones from fellow wine lovers
- Delicious Bites: Great wine deserves equally great company
Napa Valley College Friday Tastings, presented in partnership with Women for Wine Sense, are part of the college's Community Education offerings through the Wine and Hospitality Training Center.
Sip, Savor and Celebrate with:
- Aperture Cellars | Hilary Sjolund, Director of Winemaking
- Art Nouveau | Julie Lumgair, Proprietor & Winemaker
- Bartholomew Estate Winery | Anna Pope, Trustee + Kevin Holt, Winemaker
- Bishop Forbes Wines | Lisa Bishop Forbes, Proprietor & Winemaker
- CHANDON | Pauline Lhote, Vinegrowing & Winemaking Director + Riley Sanchez, Associate Winemaker
- Chimney Rock | Elizabeth Vianna, Winemaker & General Manager
- Dot Wine | Lise Asimont, Proprietor & Winemaker
- Ghost Block | Karri Korte, Tasting Room Supervisor
- Napa Valley College Teaching Winery | Oscar Navarro, Assistant Winemaker
- Nova Cadamatre | Nova Cadamatre, Proprietor & Winemaker – Trestle Thirty One and Fiadh Ruadh
- Villa Ragazzi | Michaela Rodeno, Proprietor
- Wine Australia | Aaron Ridgway, Regional General Manager – Americas
The Details:
- $40 for WWS Napa/Sonoma members & NVC students/alumni
- $60 for all other guests (everyone welcome — bring your crew!)
All attendees must be 21 or older to participate in this event. By purchasing tickets, you confirm that you are 21 or older and acknowledge responsibility for complying with all laws and regulations regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages. A valid ID will be required to participate.
Event venue & nearby stays
Napa Valley College, Donna Altes Hospitality Training center, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, United States
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