About this Event
We invite you to participate in a distinctive wine-tasting series this fall, hosted on campus and initiated by Professor Paul Wagner and organized by Enoch Shully, the Manager of Winery, Hospitality, and Culinary Operations. Following successful summer sessions, we are pleased to continue offering these tastings throughout the fall semester. Every Friday, a guest vintner will showcase their wines, expound upon their winemaking philosophy, and engage in discussions regarding the current challenges and triumphs of the wine industry, all within a classroom setting. This presents a remarkable opportunity to savor exceptional wines while gleaning insights from industry experts.
Participant Requirements:
Kindly bring your own glassware (preferably 4-6 glasses); spit cups will be provided. Given the limited seating capacity, early RSVPs are strongly encouraged. This event offers an invaluable opportunity to network with peers and alumni while enjoying some of Napa's finest wines. We eagerly anticipate your attendance and the chance to share this enriching experience with you.
Friday Tasting Series Schedule for 2025
January 2025
- Friday, January 24, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
MaryAnn Worobiec | Wine Spectator – Blind tasting activity
February 2025
- Friday, February 7, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Jason Moore | Owner/Winemaker, Modus Operandi Wines
- Friday, February 14, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Winemaker Andy Schweiger | Schweiger Vineyards & Winery
- Friday, February 28, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Bob Bath, Education & Marketing Consultant | Alpha Omega Winery
March 2025
- Friday, March 7, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Matt Stemp | Co-founder, Compline Restaurant & Compline Wine Shop
- Friday, March 14, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Winemaker Adam Casto | Ehlers Estate Winery
- Friday, March 21, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Director of Winemaking Paula Borgo | Artesa Winery
- Friday, March 28, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Winemaker Robert Hunt | KR Rombauer
April 2025
- Friday, April 4, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
John Williams, Owner/Winemaker | Frog's Leap Winery
- Friday, April 18, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Director of Winemaking Chris Tynan | Cliff Lede Winery & Poetry
- Friday, April 25, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Winemaker Rebekah Wineburg | Quintessa Winery
May 2025
- Friday, May 2, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM
Friday Seminar | Wine & Olive Oil Tasting with Pierluigi Giachi, President & Winemaker | Tenuta Torciano Winery
- Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Maija Roses, Assistant Winemaker | Spottswood Estate Vineyard & Winery
- Friday, May 16, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Owner/Director of Winemaking Sharon Harris | RARECAT Wines
- Friday, May 23, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Vice President of Operations & Winemaker Aaron Fishleder | Cakebread Cellars
- Friday, May 30, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Yannick Girardo, Managing Partner and Winemaker Morgan Maureze | Seven Apart Winery
June 2025
- Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Executive Director Kristina Kelley & Deputy Director Chris Stone | Washington State Wine Commission
- Friday, June 13, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Winemaker Angelina Mondavi | Charles Krug Winery
- Friday, June 27, 2025, 5:30–6:30 PM
Proprietor (Retired) Doug Shafer | Shafer Vineyards
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Napa Valley College - McCarthy Library Community Room, 2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, Napa, United States
