Zachys Cellar School: Napa 101

Napa 101 breaks down Napa Valley in a clear, approachable way, focusing on its main regions, grape varieties, and winemaking styles.

Napa 101 breaks down Napa Valley in a clear, approachable way, focusing on its main regions, grape varieties, and winemaking styles. We’ll explore why Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, how climate and geography shape the wines, and what makes Napa different from other California regions. We’ll also touch on Napa’s rise from a quiet farming valley to a global wine icon, giving context to the styles and reputations you see today.

Attendees will receive 10% off their same-day purchase in-store. Valid on full price, in-stock items only.

Classes will be hosted by Davis Steller. Davis has worked with wine from nearly every perspective — in the vineyard, the cellar, and the dining room. He’s farmed at iconic Sonoma estates like Mayacamas, Oakville Ranch, and Laurel Glen; made wine at Diamond Creek and Aubert in Napa as well as in Umbria; and spent years as a sommelier on the floor at acclaimed restaurants including Blue Hill and Single Thread’s sister restaurant, Little Saint. With this breadth of experience, Davis brings a rare, full-circle view of the wine world — connecting what’s in the glass back to the land, the cellar, and the people who make it.