Gen Next Napa Trip

September 09, 2011 to September 11, 2011

Summary:

Gen Next Members had the exclusive opportunity to visit some of the most coveted cult wineries in the country. Highlights included Bryant Family Vineyard, Colgin Winery, Ovid Vineyards, Araujo Estate Wines, Grace Family Vineyards and more. The trip also featured celebrity winemaker David Abreau. View agenda below.

Detail:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th 2011

Afternoon

Winery #1

Arrive at Bryant Family Vineyards
Visit with Winemaker Helen Keplinger & Assistant Winemaker Todd Alexander

Winery #2

Arrive at B Cellars
Visit with Assistant Winemaker Derek Taylor & Gretchen Bender

Winery #3

Arrive at Colgin Winery
Visit with Sarah Judkins & Annie Pilotti

Winery #4

Tasting at Grace Famioy Vineyards

Visit with Owner Dick Grace

Evening

Dinner at Bottega

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2011

Morning

Winery #1

Tour and tasting with celebrity winemaker David Abreu

Winery #2

Tasting at Ovid Vineyards
Visit with Janet Pagano, the Managing Partner of the Winery

Winery #3

Tasting at Araujo Estate Wines
Visit with Winemaker Nigel Kinsman & Burgess Smith, Vice President of Araujo

Winery #2

Tasting at Von Strasser Winery
Visit with Nick Skinner, Wine Club Manager

Afternoon

Lunch at Whetstone Winery - visit with Michelle Hawkins, Principal of Whetstone

Dinner

Dinner and Tasting at Caldwell Vineyard with John and Joy Caldwell