JPV Guest Center Expands Wine Seminars to Weekends

By Stpehn Pavy
Director of Hospitality & Wine Education

Many of our Phelps Preferred members told us that they could not come up during the week to enjoy our in-depth wine seminars, so we decided to offer them on Saturday and Sunday, at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. (Mon. – Fri. the times remain at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm.)

Your Phelps Preferred membership entitles you to up to four complimentary tastings per visit in a seminar or terrace tasting setting. Each seminar also includes a tasting of current vintages, including Insignia. Here is a recap of all the seminars offered:

• Insignia Blending Seminar: Taste, compare, and blend barrel samples from our top “Insignia block” sites. These are the components that go into our Insignia.
• Le Nez Seminar: Hone your sommelier skills on our “Aroma Identity” tour, where your olfactory senses will be challenged by up to 12 different aromas.
• The History & Terroir of Insignia: We will look at 32 years of making Insignia, how the blend has changed over the years, and what makes our Insignia wine so unique. The “Insignia blocks” of various Joseph Phelps Vineyards will be discussed in detail as we explore how our Bordeaux blend is made.
• Barrel Seminar:  What role does the “barrel” play in the overall production of a wine? In this seminar we will explore winemaking in general and the specific part that the barrel holds in the production of a wine. This fun seminar has a “Le Nez” component as well as a tasting our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that was kept in three different barrels.
• Wine Appreciation Seminar: This seminar leads guests through an exploration of wine’s appeal to all the senses. You can also sharpen your skills on wine history, tradition, proper serving, storage, and evaluation.

Call 800-707-5789 to make your reservation. We look forward to seeing you!