TasteCoach Masterclasses

Formerly NVWA Masterclasses – now part of our TasteCoach pathway, offering premier monthly tasting experiences that blend hands-on discovery with expert insight.

Each month, join us in Napa or Los Angeles for an unforgettable session led by top specialists in the wine world: Masters of Wine, Ph.D.s, and some of the most accomplished educators in the industry.

TasteCoach Masterclasses are designed for curious enthusiasts and dedicated students alike. Together, we explore exciting wine topics through focused lectures and interactive tastings, always anchored by 6 to 8 carefully chosen wines that bring the theme to life.

Finger Lakes Masterclass with Nova Cadamatre, MW - Napa Valley Wine Academy

One Grape. Three Continents. An Evening of Compelling Insights.

Jan 27, 2027 • 6 PM - 8 PM Pacific
Join three wine industry heavyweights for an extraordinary exploration of Cabernet Sauvignon across California, Australia, and Bordeaux. Featuring Peter Marks, MW, along with acclaimed master winemaker Chris Carpenter, and leading Australian wine educator and author of Wines of Australia, Mark Davidson, this masterclass brings together three distinctive perspectives on the world's most celebrated red grape. Designed to build both theoretical understanding and practical tasting acuity, this promises to be a compelling evening to deepen your knowledge of one of the world's most dynamic cool-climate regions under the guidance of a Master of Wine.
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