Discovering the Oakville American Viticultural Area

À La Carte Tickets: $375

Time & Location: 10:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. | Addison Ballroom East

Oakville is renowned for its winemaking excellence, thanks to the unique blend of soil, topography, and climate that have made it a viticultural treasure. Its reputation as a world-class grape-growing region is evident in the many legendary wines that originate from this small part of Napa Valley. In this session, moderated by Master Sommelier Laura DePasquale from Miami, discover what sets Oakville apart through insights from a panel of vintners and enjoy a tasting of the distinguished wines that have built its extraordinary reputation, along with a few hidden gems.

Panelists:
Suzanne Groth, President and CEO, Groth Vineyards & Winery
Andrew Delos, Vice President of Winemaking, Far Niente
Stuart Spoto, Owner & Winemaker, Spoto Family Wines
Erik Elliot, MS, Heitz Cellar

Featured Wineries (in tasting order of West to East):
Heitz Cellar
Detert Family Vineyards
Far Niente
Spoto Family Wines
Nickel & Nickel
Tamber Bey
Groth Vineyards & Winery