Capstone Educator Immersive Tour
Plan your visit & make tasting notes
Sunday January 22 - Sonoma/Carneros
Session 1: Welcome & Overview - 100 Million Years in the Making
Location: The Lodge at Sonoma
TIme: 1:00 - 1:30
Speaker: Honore Comfort
Session 2: The History of California with 12 Glasses
Location: The Lodge at Sonoma
TIme: 1:30 - 3:00
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS
Session 3: Speed-Tasting Walkaround: Regions & AVA Exploration
Location: The Lodge at Sonoma
Time: 3:30 - 5:00
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS
Session 4: Informal Reception: Unexpected Varieties
Location: The Lodge at Sonoma
Time: 6:30 - 7:30
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS
Monday, January 23 - Sonoma
Session 5: Rooted in Sustainability Masterclass
Location: The Lodge at Sonoma
Time: 9:00 - 10:30
Speaker: Elaine Chukan Brown & Kate Venugopal
Session 6: Chardonnay Exploration Masterclass
Location: Sangiacomo Vineyards
Time: 11:00 - 12:30
Speaker: Virginie Boone & Evan Goldstein MS
Session 7: Site, Soil, Climate & Sustainability
Location: Sangiacomo Vineyards
Time: 12:30 - 2:00
Speaker: Steve Sangiacomo & producers
Session 8: Speed-Tasting Walkaround: Sonoma and Mendocino County Iconic Vineyards
Location: The Lodge at Sonoma
TIme: 4:00 - 5:00
Speaker: Evan Goldstein
Session 9: Dinner: Contrasting Pairings -- Chardonnay/Pinot Noir
Location: Three Sticks Adobe
Time: 6:00 - 9:00
Speaker: Evan GoldsteinMS
Tuesday, January 24 - Sonoma/Napa
Session 10: Masterclass: Pinot Noir Exploration
Location: La Crema Sara/Lee's Vineyard
Time: 9:30 - 11:30
Speaker: Karen MacNeil
Session 11: Vineyard Walk & Lunch Discussion: Soil Diversity
Location: Emeritus Vineyards, Hallberg Ranch
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Speaker: Dan Roberts & Kirk Lokka
Session 12: Speed-Tasting Walkaround: Napa Valley Iconic Vineyards
Location: Robert Mondavi Winery
Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS
Session 13: Sauvignon Blanc & Red Bordeaux Blends Dinner Masterclass
Location: St. Supery Estate Vineyards & Winery
Time: 6:30 - 9:00
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS
Wednesday, January 25 - Napa
Session 14: Masterclass: Cabernet Sauvignon Exploration
Location: Silver Oak Winery
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Speaker: Kelli White
Session 15: Vineyard Walk & Lunch Roundtable: Innovations in Viticulture
Location: Matthiasson Winery
Time: 11:30 - 1:30
Speaker: Steve Matthiasson
Session 16: What's New In CA Masterclass
Location: Pine Ridge Winery
Time: 3:30-5:00
Speaker: Elaine Chukan Brown
Session 17: Sparkling Wines Reception
Location: Farmstead/Long Meadow Ranch
Time: 5:30-6:30
Session 18: Capstone California Dinner Discussion
Location: Farmstead/Long Meadow Ranch
Time: 6:30-8:30
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS, Honore Comfort, Limeng Stroh
Thursday, January 26 - Lodi
Session 19: Zinfandel Exploration Masterclass
Location: LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards
Time: 10:30 - 12:00
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS, Tegan Passalacqua, & Jeff Cohn
Session 20: Biodiversity in Action Vineyard Walk & Lunch
Location: LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards
Speaker: Aaron Lange
Session 21: Speed-Tasting Walkaround: Iconic Vineyards of Greater California
Location: Michael David Winery
TIme: 2:30-4:00
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS
Session 22: Unexpected Lodi Dinner
Location: Oak Farm Winery
Time: 6:00 - 8:00
Speaker: Evan Goldstein MS & Stuart Spencer
Friday, January 27- Lodi/Livermore/SF
Session 23: Masterclass: Old Vine Varieties
Location: Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
Time: 9:00-10:30
Speaker: Randy Caparoso
Session 24: Business of labels & Birthing of AVAs
Location: Wente Vineyards
Time:12:00 - 1:30
Speaker: Honore Comfort, Justin McGuirk, Chris Taranto & Carroll Kemp
Session 25: Masterclass: Climate Smart Viticulture & Winemaking
Location: Wente Vineyards
Time: 1:30 - 3:00
Speaker: Allison Jordan, Christine Wente, Steve Lohr & Kate Venugopal
Session 26: Signature: Judgement of Paris Tasting & Dinner
Location: Ungrafted
Time: 7:00 - 9:30
Speaker: Chris Gaither
Saturday, January 28 - SF
Session 27: Farewell Breakfast & Wrap-Up
Location: Hyatt Embacadero