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. 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. For wine aficionados …
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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 including 2019 Catena Zapata Chardonnay – White Bones …
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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, who has earned renown for crafting elegant and intense wines prized for their thoughtful complexity, character, and age-worthiness. Julien’s wines continue Kosta Browne’s two-decade legacy of creating some of …
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We’ve all heard it before “Anything But Chardonnay” Imbibe in something other than Chardonnay… Winemakers showcase other varietals, crafted cocktails, etc.

Join Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher, Jay James and Thomas Price in an informal tasting session. Enjoy some of the old and rare wines from the SommFoundation Cellar and discuss the state of wine for 2021 & have a chance for Q&A.

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. Meet the Comedian: Comedian Headliner Courtney Cronin Dold is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, comedy writer, television and digital media producer. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for …
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Hosted by Brand Ambassador Chris Spangler.  Vasse Felix Established in 1967 by regional pioneer Dr. Tom Cullity, Vasse Felix is Margaret River’s founding wine estate. One of the great wine regions of the world, Margaret River enjoys a truly unique environment and climate which makes it a paradise for winemakers and wine lovers alike. From the first plantings, right up …
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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. …
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Join Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher, Jay James and Thomas Price in Tasting the Classic Wines of the World. We will be tasting six of our favorite classic wines from around the world in a blind format. Learn tasting tips from the Master Sommeliers and fine tune your palette with some fantastic wines.