Event Details | Chardonnay Classic

Chardonnay Classic

2022

Scroll down to explore the 2022 event schedule, wineries, expert panelists, sponsors, and more! This incredible weekend consists of 22 tasting experiences, as well as gourmet lunches and luxurious dinners each day. Guests can purchase full weekend passes, individual day passes, or a Grand Tasting pass. Hotel accommodations may be booked separately by visiting the Meritage Resort & Spa or Vista Collina Resort websites.

Featured Tastings

Around the World with Chardonnay

Friday, May 20, 2022

Taste some of the greatest examples of Chardonnay from vineyards all over the world. Jay Fletcher, Thomas Price, and acclaimed panelists from the SommFoundation will transport you directly to the vineyards virtually through the SommFoundation's tool SommGeo. This incredible tool overlays data over Google Earth to show terroir around the world so you can see (and taste) where the eleven wines in this tasting are grown. We'll virtually visit seven countries during this pannel lead tasting.

Chardonnay Retrospective

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Indulge in a retrospective comparison of vintages with five to ten years of cellar time. The panel, moderated by Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher and Thomas Price of SommFoundation, will explore a variety of rare and distinctive wines.

The Classic Chardonnays of the New World and Burgundy

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Join us for a tasting discussion featuring the classic grapes of Burgundy, France, and their new world counterparts. Panel discussions will be led by a SommFoundation Panel along with Napa Valley winemakers.

Featured Talent

Jay Fletcher

Master Sommelier

Thomas Price

Master Sommelier

ASHLEY HAUSMAN

Master of Wine

Event Schedule

May 20, 2022 | 12:30 pm

Kosta Browne Winemakers Lunch

This intimate lunch features a specially curated menu, perfectly paired with the wines being poured by California winery Kosta Browne. This intimate dinner is hosted by Kosta Browne's winemaker, Julien Howsepian.

May 20, 2022 | 02:30 pm

Around the World With Chardonnay

The Chardonnay Classic provides participants an unparalleled opportunity to explore this beloved varietal including a pinnacle marquee event, Around the World with Chardonnay Tasting. Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher and Thomas Price will transport participants to renowned vineyards sites across the globe to taste and learn about some of the world's iconic Chardonnay.

May 20, 2022 | 06:30 pm

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyard Dinner

Hosted by Master Sommelier Jay James this intimate dinner allows patrons to experience a perfectly paired dinner curated by Chef Vincent Lasage and the sommeliers from Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyard.

May 20, 2022 | 06:30 pm

Treasury Wine Estate Select Producers Dinner

Hosted by Master Sommelier, Gillian Ballance with a menu specially curated to highlight a selection of wine from Treasury Wine Estate, this select producers' dinner is certain to please even the most discerning palettes.

May 20, 2022 | 08:30 pm

ABC Bar

We’ve all heard it before “Anything But Chardonnay” Imbibe in something other than Chardonnay. Winemakers showcase other varietals, crafted cocktails, etc. Friday's ABC bar will feature Chateau Montelena's Cabernet Sauvignon. Located on the Vista Collina Rooftop.

May 21, 2022 | 09:00 am

Mimosa Bar on Lawn

Start your morning with the perfect combination of vitamin C and bubbles. This Mimosa Bar features Jansz Brut Cuvee from Australia.

May 21, 2022 | 10:00 am

Sip & Paint with Bubbles

Paint and sip in this professionally-led painting class with a high-energy environment and a few drinks. Sip on a mimosa or champagne while expressing your creativity in an instructed painting class featuring wine from Jansz Brut Cuvee from Australia.

May 21, 2022 | 11:30 am

Catena Zapata Winemakers Lunch

Featuring Brand Ambassador Maria Karkazis. Great wines begin in the vineyard. Catena Zapata's vision is to make rich and unforgettable wines that are true to the special place they come from.

May 21, 2022 | 11:30 am

Jansz & Vasse Felix Lunch

Hosted by Brand Ambassador Chris Spangler. Experience two fantastic wines from Australia where the dry and hot, climate makes for ripe grapes and beautifully bold, concentrated, and dense wines.

May 21, 2022 | 11:30 am

Cooking with Comedians

Cooking with Comedians is a fun and immersive activity. Join Chefs of the Meritage Resort and Spa, in the Napa Valley as they team up with a different comedian every show.

May 21, 2022 | 01:00 pm

Chardonnay Retrospective

The Chardonnay Retrospective, led by an expert panel from the SommFoundation, will feature Chardonnay with 5-10 years of cellar time and will focus on tasting and understanding how the grape develops its secondary and tertiary complexities with cellar time. Pannel includes Jay Fletcher, Thomas Price, Ashley Hausman, Donald Patz, and James Lechner.

May 21, 2022 | 02:30 pm

Chardonnay Grand Tasting

Taste chardonnay from around the world, meet the winemakers, compare regional characteristics and find new favorites. Join us for the 2022 Chardonnay Classic Grand Tasting on the Village Lawn. Sip wines from over 30 wineries from Napa Valley and beyond. Taste small bites, perfectly paired to be enjoyed with one of the world’s most beloved, dynamic, and delicious grape varieties. For those craving a little more, the weekend passport offers access to even more exclusive wines.

May 21, 2022 | 06:30 pm

Winemakers Dinner J Vineyards

Featuring winemaker Nicole Hitchcock. Synergy is the ultimate objective in a perfectly paired wine dinner. Pairing wine with the perfect food elevates the best of both, by balancing and harmonizing flavors. This intimate dinner allows patrons to experience a perfectly paired dinner curated by Chef Vincent Lasage and the winemakers from J Vineyards.

May 21, 2022 | 06:30 pm

Lingua Franca Dinner

Hosted by Owner and Master Sommelier, Larry Stone. Synergy is the ultimate objective in a perfectly paired wine dinner. When wine and food are combined effectively, they create a totally new and superior gastronomic effect.

May 21, 2022 | 06:30 pm

Catena Zapata Anything But Chardonnay Bar

Imbibe in something other than Chardonnay. This bar is a winemaker's showcase of other Catena Zapata varietals, craft cocktails, and more.

May 21, 2022 | 08:30 pm

Late Night Comedy Show

The Comedy Show will take place after the winemaker dinner on May 21, 2022. Doors open at 8:30 PM Show starts at 9:00 PM

May 22, 2022 | 09:30 am

Gourmet Brunch Buffet

Enjoy a brunch buffet on The Village Lawn while experiencing Napa's hidden gem surrounded by premier tasting rooms.

May 22, 2022 | 11:30 am

Classic Chardonnay’s of New World and Burgundy

The final SommFoundation panel-led seminar highlights truly exceptional examples of the variety from the New World and Burgundy. Featured producers include Sea Smoke, Ridge, Tyrrell’s, Louis Michel, Thibault Liger Belair, Delamotte, and Chateau Meursault.

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The Meritage Resort & Spa + Vista Collina Resort

The Meritage Resort and Spa and Vista Collina Resort are set on 40 acres in the middle of beautiful Napa Valley. Nestled under the iconic grape crusher statue, guests can enjoy luxury accommodations, a world class spa and a grand lawn surrounded by wine tasting and culinary offerings.

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