NVWLA Events

3^rd Annual Books on Wine Festival

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

St. Helena Public Library
St. Helena, California

More books were published on wine and food in 2009 than ever before. Favorite authors and works with local color were given priority in choosing books to be discussed by their authors, who also take questions from the floor and sign copies of their work. Local wine and other refreshments are provided at this popular event co-sponsored by NVWLA and St. Helena Public Library.

Free but RSVP required; check the public library website to respond: www.shpl.org

20^th Varietal Seminar

"From DNA to Dinner: All You Wanted to Know About Cabernet"

Saturday, August 14, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Culinary Institute of America (CIA) - Greystone
St. Helena, California

Carole Meredith, vintner and UC Davis professor emerita takes us through the origins of Cabernet. Vineyard Manager Mark Oberschulte examines the role of microclimates and terroir in Napa Valley. The winemakers' panel of Rosemary Cakebread, Dawnine Dyer and Celia Welch discuss the hows and whys of constructing a Cabernet. Barrel samples of clients' wines accompany each presentation. Traci Dutton, head sommelier of Greystone Restaurant pairs the day's wines with each course of our luncheon in the Teaching Kitchen of CIA.

$150 per person for members; $175 for non-members
(includes lunch and all wine)

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Event schedule (PDF)
List of wines (PDF)
Luncheon menu (PDF)

48^th Annual Wine Tasting

"Cabernet Varieties: A Celebration of 50 Years of Cabernet Winemaking"

Sunday, August 15, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

In the Grove at Silverado Resort, Napa

This remarkable opportunity to taste 100 signature Napa Valley Cabernet varieties and proprietary blends presented by their winemakers and winery principals features Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carmenere and blends. For ease of comparison, wineries are grouped within the appellation of their wine.

Free to association members
Annual membership is $75, $80 the day of the Tasting
Membership Application (PDF)

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List of wineries & wines (PDF)
List of wines by variety (PDF)