The Napa Valley Wine Academy hosts the Atlas Peak AVA Masterclass

A few weeks ago, the Napa Valley Wine Academy graciously hosted the Atlas Peak AVA for one of their renowned Masterclass programs. The evening consisted of tasting ten wines from APAA member wineries, learning about winemaking philosophies that define Atlas Peak's prestigious wines, and a Q&A with our expert panelists.

We were fortunate to hear from some of the most respected experts in the industry:

• Moderator, Glenn Salva (Winegrower and Wine Estate Manager, Antinori Napa Valley)

• Expert Panelist, Marla Carroll (Winemaker, Antinori Napa Valley)

• Expert Panelist, David Grega (Winemaker, VinRoc Wine Caves)

• Expert Panelist, Doug Hill (Winemaker, Hill Family Estate)

• Expert Panelist, Melissa Paris (Winemaker, Alpha Omega)

We'd like to extend a special thanks to the following APAA members for donating their wines for this event:

• Alpha Omega, Cordes Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

• Antinori Napa Valley, Antica, Cabernet Franc, 2022

• Hardten Family Vineyards, Dinner Belle Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019

• Hesperian Wines, Kitoko Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019

• Hill Family Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016

• Llamas Family Wines, Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017

• Lobo Wines, Wulff Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021

• Sequoia Grove, Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019

• Seven Apart, Shale Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Ridge Vineyard 2021

• VinRoc Wine Caves, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019

Not able to make the event? View a full recording of the Atlas Peak AVA Masterclass below!

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Atlas Peak AVA Masterclass with the Napa Valley Wine Academy

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