Coombsville AVA Masterclass - Ageability
Join Jim Urda, President of Coombsville Vintners and Growers, Mark de Vere, Master of Wine, and Csilla Kato, dipWSET, for an in-depth Coombsville AVA masterclass exploring one of Napa Valley’s most compelling expressions of age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and other distinctive varieties.
This exclusive panel will feature Matt Taylor of the historic Haynes Vineyard and Marc Gagnon of the legendary Caldwell Vineyard, who will share both their wines and their deep expertise on the region’s terroir, viticulture, and winemaking philosophies. Together, they will offer a rare insider’s perspective into what makes Coombsville such a singular and increasingly celebrated corner of Napa Valley.
In this masterclass, you’ll:
• examine how Coombsville’s cool climate, volcanic soils, and extended growing season shape wines built for long-term development.
• discover how structure, acidity, and tannin evolve through carefully selected wines, including mature examples rarely poured outside of private cellars.
• gain firsthand insight from acclaimed growers and producers working at the forefront of Napa Valley winemaking.
Whether you are a wine professional or a passionate enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to taste and compare Coombsville wines across stages of maturity while hearing directly from the people shaping the region’s future. Reserve your place today.
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