NVC Estate Winery Friday Tasting Series
About this Event
We invite you to participate in an ongoing wine-tasting series, bringing guest vintners into the classroom to share their wines, winemaking philosophy, and industry perspectives. Initiated by Professor Paul Wagner and co-organized by Dr. Douglas Marriott (Dean of Career Education & Workforce Development) alongside Katja Loeffelholz, a wine law attorney and co-organizer for Women for WineSense, the series has grown since its summer 2024 launch in the McCarthy Library Community Room. The series has cultivated an engaged community of wine enthusiasts, and we are proud to now host this series in the new Wine Spectator Wine Education Center.
Participant Requirements:
Kindly bring your own glassware (preferably 4-6 glasses); spit cups will be provided. Given the limited seating capacity, purchasing tickets early is strongly encouraged. This event offers an invaluable opportunity to network with peers and alumni while enjoying some of Napa's finest wines and promotes Napa Valley College's strong commitment to supporting diverse communities and fostering inclusive programming throughout the region. We eagerly anticipate your attendance and the chance to share this enriching experience with you.
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.
Friday's Tasting Series Schedule for Fall 2026:
September 2026
- Friday, September 4, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Paul Wagner | Special NVC Library Selection - Paul Wagner will lead a tasting of some of the more remarkable wines in the Napa Valley College wine library, from such legendary producers are Drouhin, St. Jean, Neyers, Ravenswood, Provenance and Inglenook. These are among the most respected names in the world of New World Wine, and the tasting should be a memorable experience.
- Friday, September 11, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Phillip Anderson| General Manager of Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles
- Friday, September 18, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Cameron Frey | President of Winemaking and Lyida Cummins | VP of Winemaking, Ramey Wine Cellars (A Vines and Voices Series with Women For WineSense)"Current Releases and Rarities"
- Friday, September 25, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Caleb Mosley| Executive Director, Caleb Mosley, Napa Valley Grapegrowers (A Vines and Voices Series with Women For WineSense)
October 2026
- Friday, October 2, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Jessica Link| President, Davis Family Estates and Linked Vineyards (A Vines and Voices Series with Women For WineSense)
- Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Anna Pope | Foundation Trustee & Kevin Holt | Winemaker, Bartholomew Estate, Winery and Vineyards (A Vines and Voices Series with Women For WineSense)
- Friday, Octoberber 23, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Glenn Salva | Estate Manager, Antinori Napa Valley, (Chianti Classico)
November 2026
- Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Evyn Cameron | Winemaker, Une Femme Wine (A Vines and Voices Series with Women For WineSense)
- Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Nova Cadamatre| Winemaker (MW), Nova Cadamatre Wines (A Vines and Voices Series with Women For WineSense)
- Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Alicia Sylvester| Winemaker, Frank Family Vineyards (A Vines and Voices Series with Women For WineSense)
December 2026
- Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM
Toshio Ueno| Master of Sake Master Sake Sommelier , Shochu Meister
- Friday, December 11, 2026, 4:30–7:30 PM
Napa Valley College's Friday Tasting Series wraps its season in style with a very special finale, presented in partnership with Women for Wine Sense's "Vines & Voices" series.
Get tickets to the Grand Finale Friday Tasting at:
- 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
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