The Taste of Climate II: Napa Wine Tasting

Join sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a guided viticultural tasting of some of Napa's most highly regarded producers and their sought after wines. The wines will be paired foods from Kitchen Chicks catering in the historic Laudholm barn.

You'll delve into some incredible wines with a thoughtful discussion on terroir, climate influences, and the differences among wines and vintages.

You'll walk away knowing how regional influences impact wine styles and quality; gain confidence in knowing how to evaluate, select, serve, and pair wines; and how to describe what you smell and taste.

Plan to learn a lot, discover some delicious wines, and taste some fabulous hors-d’oeuvres from Kitchen Chicks Catering - all while enjoying the beauty of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.

• Taste and learn about Napa's different vintages
• Discuss major climate and terroir influences of the different regions on styles of wines produced
• Learn what to expect from certain terms on a wine label when selecting your next bottle of wine
• Learn the basics of tasting or take your wine knowledge to the next level
• Enjoy delicious hors-d’oeuvres from Kitchen Chicks Catering
• Enjoy the century-old Laudholm barn at Wells Reserve-- an unforgettable setting

Archer is a true oenophile, having obtained high levels of certification in her field. In 2010, she was awarded the Wine Spirit and Education Trust Level Three Advanced Certification in Wines and Spirits (with merit), became a Sommelier in the American Court of Master Sommeliers, and received her Certified Wine Professional award from the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California. Erica is the principal of Wine Wise, a wine education and events service and is skilled at creating truly creative and memorable wine experiences that take guests beyond a typical tasting with her intimate understanding of what makes each wine unique. And she’ll do it with her trademark sense of humor.

These wine tastings are open to anyone (21+) trying to learn more about wine, professionally or recreationally. All levels are welcome.