Get under the skin of Napa Valley wine with insights and tastings from two top class producers.
Event details
Masterclass 1: Hagafen Cellars with Ernie Hagafen
06:30 – 07:45 PM
Discover Napa Valley through the lens of long-time winemaker, vineyard manager and winery owner Ernie Hagafen of Hagafen Cellars.
In this presentation, Ernie will be joined by Napa Valley Vintner’s Director of International Marketing to explore the soils, climate, community and commitment that make Napa Valley unique in the world of wine through a tasting of four wines.
About Hafagen Cellars
Since its founding in 1979, Hagafen has produced world-class Napa Valley wines with a commitment to quality and sustainability. As a sustainable green winery, a respect for the values of conservation are essential. Hagafen Cellars belongs to several environmentally-conscious groups that focus on environmental stewardship, including, Napa Green, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), and Bee Friendly Farmers (BFF) just to name a few.
Wine list
- 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
- 2020 Prix Reserve Pinot Noir, Napa Valley
- 2021 Cabernet Franc, Coombsville
- 2019 Family Vineyard Red Wine, Napa Valley
Masterclass 2: Cuvaison with Dan Zeponni of Two Estates Wine Collective
08:15 - 09:30 PM
Los Carneros, the coolest of Napa Valley’s 16 nested AVAs, receives a double dose of cold air both from the San Pablo Bay (the northern reaches of the San Francisco Bay) and Sonoma’s Petaluma Gap. Together, these two cooling influences regularly shroud Carneros in fog and wind, moderating Napa Valley’s often warm temperatures and creating the conditions for cool-climate varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to thrive. However, Carneros is not limited to these two varieties.
More and more, growers are planting typically warmer climate varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc and even Cabernet Sauvignon to produce cool-climate expressions of Napa Valley’s signature red grape varieties.
Join Dan Zepponi, President and CEO, for a deep dive into the clay soils, cool climate and evolving history of Los Carneros through a tasting of five estate wines.
About Cuvaison
Founded in 1969, Cuvaison is one of the pioneering wineries that helped shape the modern era of Napa Valley winemaking. As an independent, family-owned winery for over five decades, they are dedicated to crafting exceptional wines from their acclaimed estate in the Los Carneros region of Napa Valley.
Wine list
- 2022 Cuvaison Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Los Carneros
- 2021 Cuvaison Estate Chardonnay, Los Carneros
- 2021 Cuvaison Kite Tail Chardonnay, Los Carneros
- 2021 Cuvaison Estate Pinot Noir, Los Carneros
- 2021 Cuvaison Arcilla Merlot, Los Carneros
This tasting includes a selection of cheese and charcuterie between masterclasses.
Tasting level
Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.