Â鶹ӳ» Teaching Winery
- Â鶹ӳ» Teaching Winery
- winery@napavalley.edu
About
The Â鶹ӳ» Estate Winery is more than a production facility — it is a living classroom set in the heart of one of the world's most celebrated wine regions.
Founded in 2008 as the first winery on a community college campus in California to be fully bonded and licensed to produce and sell wine, the NVC Estate Winery exists for one purpose: to give students a complete, uncompromised experience of the winemaking craft. Every wine we produce is grown on our five-acre estate vineyard and processed in our on-campus cellar. From the first pruning cut to the final label affixed to the bottle, every step is a teaching moment.
The Â鶹ӳ» Vintners, Trefethen Family Vineyards, The Wine Spectator, and many other donors have helped Â鶹ӳ» build a premier winery operation. The high-quality wines we produce are a reflection of the community's commitment to education and to Â鶹ӳ».
Join Us for Our Summer Release Celebration
The Â鶹ӳ» Estate Teaching Winery invites the community to celebrate the release of our newest wines at our newly opened Hospitality Training Center on Thursday, August 28th, from 2–6 PM.
The Wine, Food & Hospitality Training Center
The Wine, Food & Hospitality Training Center offers community-based courses and professional development experiences designed for working adults, industry professionals, and anyone curious about Â鶹ӳ»'s most celebrated industries.
Educational wine tastings, featuring selections from top wineries, led by expert vintners in a classroom setting: NVC Wine Education Center.
We invite you to participate in an ongoing wine-tasting series, hosted on campus. Initiated by Professor Paul Wagner and organized by Enoch Shully. Following the successful inaugural launch of the series in the summer of 2024, we are pleased to continue offering these tastings. Every Friday, a guest vintner will showcase their wines, expound upon their winemaking philosophy, and engage in discussions regarding the current challenges and triumphs of the wine industry, all within a classroom setting. This presents a remarkable opportunity to savor exceptional wines while gleaning insights from industry experts.
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.
Special Series: Best Under $25 Wines of the World
What's $25 get you in a bottle of wine? Find out as Â鶹ӳ» wine pro Dan Dawson leads you in each wine's history, geography, & tasting!
Look carefully, research a little, and understand the style of wines you like and you can receive a lot more than you first imagined! This class dives into the deep end by tasting the fullness of the wines, learning the character and value, and with each wine, you will receive a history and geography lesson, bringing the place and story of the wine into the classroom.
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.
Master Monday courses are designed for winery professionals looking to sharpen their skills. Enhancing Selling Techniques, connecting with guests, public speaking, and more!
Participants will build skills in communication, hospitality, product knowledge, and closing techniques—all essential for today’s direct-to-consumer wine industry.
A series of enriching workshops & seminars to grow your knowledge of wine, deepen your understanding of the industry, and fuel your soul.
