Napa Valley College Estate Wines

Master Mondays have been rescheduled and are on the calendar for this fall, Sep. 28 - Oct 19. We've expanded the series to four sessions, running consecutive Mondays this fall at the Donna Altes Hospitality Training Center. Here's what's in store:

Monday, Sep. 28, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Winery Hospitality Essentials for Napa and Beyond by Paul Wagner

Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cork Stories: Public Speaking and Presence for Wine Professionals by Kelley Miller

Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
“Enhancing the Sales Pitch: Effective Selling Techniques for Winery Sales Associates” by Sharon Woschitz

Monday, Oct 19, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
“Social Media for Wine Professionals” by Monika Bielka-Vescovi

Register for a single class or all four for a discount! Tickets on Eventbrite
https://tinyurl.com/nvcmastermonday

Master Mondays - Tasting Room Sales Success Bootcamp Master Mondays is a series of workshops that will help wine industry professionals hone their skills and enhance their sales.

Last Chance for Wine Wednesdays: Best Under-$25 Wines of the World with Dan Dawson! Join us from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Donna Altes Hospitality Training Center for one last tasting with Napa Valley Wine professional Dan Dawson.

This series has covered European classics, Southern Hemisphere producers, and North American standouts. This week we wrap up the series with a blind tasting. Can you tell the difference between a $25 wine and a $100 one? Put your knowledge to the test and learn throughout the challenge! Great for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

👉 Register now: https://loom.ly/KxuvzGg

Our Friday Tasting series in partnership with Women for WineSense are back THIS WEEK!

On Friday, we are welcoming Kevin André, North American Sales Director of Diam Bouchage. After earning his MBA in International Trade and Management, Kevin relocated to Napa in 2012. Prior to joining Diam Bouchage, he held sales positions at Saverglass and Nadalie USA. Now working with Diam, one of the global leaders of cork manufacturing, Kevin brings a unique perspective to this week's tasting. Join us and learn more about all the hard work that goes into crafting wine bottles - a crucial and often overlooked step in the winemaking and preserving process.

Can't make it this week? Join us next week with guest Hillary Sjolund.

👉 Register here: https://loom.ly/G8gBhAo

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Women For WineSense

Update!

After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone our Master Mondays series due to low enrollment. We're reimagining the course as an expanded series later in the fall, with more sessions and even more opportunities to connect with wine industries experts. We know this means a wait and we're sorry for any inconvenience.

Those who registered will receive a full refund and a special invitation to our new series! We thank you for your understanding.

Coming soon to the Donna Altes Hospitality Training Center - Master Mondays! This specialized course for wine professionals and enthusiasts kicks off NEXT WEEK!

Today we are highlighting the second course in this mini-series: Enhancing the Sales Pitch: Effective Selling Techniques for Winery Sales Associates (08/17/2026) by Sharon Woschitz 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

This course is designed with winery tasting room educators in mind and focuses on enhancing upselling methods and sales pitch delivery. It is designed to refine the approach of winery tasting room associates, helping them craft compelling and personalized sales pitches that resonate with guests.

Sharon Charny Woschitz is recognized for her extensive expertise and passion for wine, education, and the hospitality industry. She founded SJC Wine, LLC – Vine-To-Wine in 2022, a company dedicated to hospitality-focused wine education, after a distinguished 26-year tenure as Hotel Director, National Accounts On Premise, with a leading U.S. wine and spirits wholesaler.

👉 Register here:https://tinyurl.com/nvcmastermonday

Master Mondays Master Mondays is a series of workshops that will help wine industry professionals hone their skills and enhance their sales.

This week, Wine Wednesdays with Dan Dawson covers North America! Taste and learn about wines from our own backyard and a bit beyond, including Oregon and Washington wines. This is class 3 of our mini-series: Best Under $25 Wines of the World. Head to Eventbrite to register before it's too late!
https://tinyurl.com/nvcwinewednesdays

Wine Wednesdays: Best Under $25 Wines of the World What's $25 get you in a bottle of wine? Find out as Napa Valley wine pro Dan Dawson leads you in each wine's history, geography, & tasting!

Celebrate Our Summer Release on FRIDAY, August 28th, from 2–6 PM. !

We are pleased to announce the release of our Summer 2026 Winemaker’s Selection!
You’re invited to join the Napa Valley College Teaching Winery and our dedicated wine club members to celebrate the release of our newest wines at the newly opened Donna Altes Hospitality Training Center.

What's included in your Ticket purchase:
🌟Participate in a tasting of our Summer releases
🌟Purchase student-produced wines by the glass and by the bottle
🌟Learn about our wine club
🌟Explore the newly opened Donna Altes Hospitality Training Center

Featured in our 2026 Summer release:
🍇2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
🍇2023 Chardonnay
🍇2025 Sauvignon Blanc
🍇2025 Rosé — the very first rosé ever produced by Napa Valley College Estate Teaching Winery, and a Gold Medal winner at this year's West Coast College Wine Festival.

In Addition, our celebration event overlaps with a Friday tasting. Double up on Aug 28th and join us for our release AND a special tasting with Julie Lumgair | Winemaker, Art Nouveau & Women for WineSense. Friday Tasting tickets sold separately on Eventbrite.

Reserve your tickets at:

NVC Teaching Winery Summer Release Celebration NVC Teaching Winery invites you to join us in our new tasting room to celebrate our 2026 summer release. Enjoy tastings & Wine by the glass.

Coming soon to the Donna Altes Hospitality Training Center - Master Mondays! This specialized course for wine professionals kicks off August 3rd.

Our first workshop will be Cork Stories: Public Speaking and Prescence for Wine Professionals by Kelley Miller.

Dr. Kelley Miller is a keynote speaker, public speaking coach, and educator. She will lead this class using her signature framework - CORK Stories - designed specifically for the benefit of wine professionals. A veteran of the wine industry herself, Dr. Miller brings first-hand experience to this workshop. Join us August 3rd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM for an evening of invaluable wisdom dispensed in a playful, supportive environment.

👉 Register here: https://loom.ly/ztFm3Jc

Master Mondays Master Mondays is a series of workshops that will help wine industry professionals hone their skills and enhance their sales.

The first Wine Wednesday class was a tremendous success, bringing together a full group of enthusiastic attendees for an evening of learning, laughter, and great wine. Guests explored a selection of wines while enjoying an engaging and approachable introduction to the world of wine.

The series continues on July 22 with Southern Hemisphere: 10 Wines Under $25, featuring selections from Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. More than just a tasting, these sessions offer a journey through the world's wine regions, highlighting outstanding value wines and the stories behind them.

To celebrate a great start to the series, we're offering these final three classes together for $135 (a savings off the single-class price).
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/nvcwinewednesdays

If you currently hold a single-class ticket and would like to upgrade to the remaining series, just reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll take care of the rest.

We look forward to tasting with you again!

Wine Wednesdays: Best Under $25 Wines of the World What's $25 get you in a bottle of wine? Find out as Napa Valley wine pro Dan Dawson leads you in each wine's history, geography, & tasting!

Calling all wine professionals! Don't miss out on our Master Mondays course, beginning next month!

Master Mondays is a series of workshops that will help wine industry professionals hone their skills and enhance their sales. Whether you want to refine your public speaking skills, work on your sales pitch, or dive into the world of social media marketing, we have a class just for you. Join us for this specialized course that speaks directly to the needs of the wine industry.