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Wines of Napa

Take a Napa Valley tasting tour with sommelier Phil Toohey, exploring the old guard and some exciting newcomers.

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Wines of Napa

Wines of Napa

Take a Napa Valley tasting tour with sommelier Phil Toohey, exploring the old guard and some exciting newcomers.

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In this sommelier’s exploration of California’s iconic Napa Valley wine region, you will taste:

  • Sparkling wines of the Carneros.
  • Chardonnays of the southern Napa region including the famous Hyde Vineyards.  
  • Merlot and cab franc from the Stags Leap AVA and Rutheford bench.
  • Representative cabernets. 

You'll check in with some of the old guard, such as Robert Mondavi and BV, as well as learn about a few newcomers.  

You can expect a surprise or two from this sommelier’s private library.

Details

  • Experience level: Beginners to experts.  
  • You'll taste six to eight wines and chat-up on an informal basis.

Details

A $20 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers everything you'll need.

Class Policies

  • Ages 21 and up are welcome.
  • You must wear closed-toe shoes in the studio.
  • You must be registered (no drop-ins).
Instructor
Phil Toohey

Phil Toohey joined the wine industry in 1975 in the buying office at Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco. Toohey went on to take a position on the national sales team at Sebastiani Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif. Since that time, he has managed wineries and developed two of his own wine brands in Napa Valley. Toohey is a member of the Society of Wine Educators and taught wine classes and tasting for Total Wines in Silverdale. He lives on Bainbridge Island with his wife, Necie.

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