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Wine Seminar Program
Friday, October 17 - Saturday, October 18, 2025
OPUS ONE
Vertical Tasting
Winemaker Michael Silacci leads a five-vintage tasting of Napa Valley’s standard-bearer Cabernet Sauvignon
MICHAEL SILACCI
Winemaker
Napa Valley
Opus One Napa Valley 2020 (92)
Opus One Napa Valley 2016 (96)
Opus One Napa Valley 2011 (93)
Opus One Napa Valley 2005 (97)
Opus One Napa Valley 1980 (91)
CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC
Vertical Tasting
General director Pierre-Olivier Clouet leads a tasting of the Cheval Blanc portfolio
PIERRE-OLIVIER CLOUET
General Director
Bordeaux
Cheval des Andes 2022 Mendoza (94)
Château Cheval Blanc St.-Emilion 2015 (98)
Château Cheval Blanc St.-Emilion 2012 (95)
Château Cheval Blanc St.-Emilion 2009 (98)
Château Cheval Blanc Bordeaux White Le Petit Cheval 2023 (93)
RARE CHAMPAGNE
Vertical Tasting
A Rare Champagne vertical experience led by chef de cave Émilien Boutillat
ÉMILIEN BOUTILLAT
Chef de Cave
Champagne
Rare Brut Rosé Champagne 2014 (97)
Rare Brut Champagne 2012 (96)
Rare Brut Champagne 2008 (97)
Rare Brut Champagne 1998 (98)
M. CHAPOUTIER
Hermitage Tasting
An exploration of Hermitage terroir through four iconic single-vineyard cuvées from Michel Chapoutier
MICHEL CHAPOUTIER
Owner/Winemaker
Rhône Valley
M. Chapoutier Ermitage White l’Ermite 2017 (98)
M. Chapoutier Ermitage White de l'Orée 2017 (95)
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Les Greffieux 2015 (96)
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2015 (97)
RED WINES OF BEAUNE
A masterclass in the terroirs of Beaune
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VINCENT WALLAYS
Export Director
Domaine Chanson
Burgundy
Domaine Chanson Beaune
Clos des Fèves Domaine 2020 (92)
FRÉDÉRIC BARNIER
Winemaker
Louis Jadot
Burgundy
Louis Jadot Beaune
Clos des Ursules
Domaine des Héritiers 2020 (95)
ALBÉRIC BICHOT
Director
Albert Bichot
Burgundy
Albert Bichot
Beaune Les Bressandes
Domaine du Pavillon 2022 (93)
FRÉDÉRIC DROUHIN
President
Joseph Drouhin
Burgundy
Joseph Drouhin Beaune
Clos des Mouches 2020 (94)
2020 BRUNELLO
Exploring the 2020 vintage in Montalcino
GIOVANNI GAJA
Owner
Pieve Santa Restituta
Pieve Santa Restituta
Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille 2020 (95)
FILIPPO CHIA
Owner
Castello Romitorio
Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta 2020 (97)
BERNARDINO SANI
CEO/Winemaker
Argiano
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
Vigna del Suolo 2020 (95)
CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY ALL-STARS
A tasting of top California producers and their highest-scoring wines
MARK AUBERT
Proprietor
Aubert Wines
Aubert Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast Powder House 2023 (97)
JASON KESNER
Winemaker
Kistler
Kistler Chardonnay Russian River Valley Vine Hill Vineyard 2022 (97)
TOM ROCHIOLI
Owner/Winemaker
Rochioli
J. Rochioli Chardonnay
Russian River Valley River Block 2023 (97)
WINE STARS
World-famous vintners and celebrities present their wines and tell their stories.
REBEKAH WINEBURG
Winemaker
Quintessa
Napa Valley
Quintessa Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma Counties Illumination 2023 (95)
JOHANN RUPERT
Owner
Anthonij Rupert Wyne
South Africa
Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc Franschhoek 2019 (93)
RENZO COTARELLA
CEO
Marchesi Antinori
Tuscany
Antinori Umbria White Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala 2019 (92)
CARMELO ANTHONY
Co-Owner
VII(N) The Seventh Estate
NBA Hall Of Famer
Rhône Valley
VII(N)The Seventh Estate Oath of Fidelity Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 (93)
CHEFS' CHALLENGE
A delightful food and wine pairing challenge among America's greatest chefs, along with moderator and senior editor Bruce Sanderson.
ERIC RIPERT
Le Bernardin
New York
DANNY MEYER
Union Square Hospitality Group
New York
JOSÉ ANDRÉS
José Andrés Group
Washington, D.C.
EMERIL LAGASSE
Emeril’s
New Orleans
WINE SPECTATOR’S TOP 10 WINES OF 2024
Taste the most exciting wines released in 2024 as selected by Wine Spectator Magazine.
ENRIQUE TIRADO
CEO & Technical Director
Viña Don Melchor
#1: Viña Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Puente Alto Vineyard 2021 (96)
NATE WEIS
General Manager & Senior Winemaker
Beaulieu
#2: Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2021 (95)
ALBIERA ANTINORI
President
Marchese Antinori
#3: Antinori Toscana
Tignanello 2021 (97)
JEN BELOZ
Estate Director
Faust
#4: Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021 (94)
ELIZABETH VIANNA
Winemaker
Chimney Rock
#5: Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2021 (94)
VÉRONIQUE DROUHIN-BOSS
Head Winemaker
Domaine Drouhin Oregon
#6: Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot Noir EolaAmity Hills 2022 (94)
DANIEL BRUNIER
Co-Owner
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
#7: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 2020 (94)
JEFF MANGAHAS
VP, Director of Winemaking
Williams Selyem
#8: Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Eastside Road Neighbors 2022 (95)
GIUSEPPE VAIRA
Winemaker
G.D. Vajra
#9: G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2020 (94)
DAVID RAMEY
Founder & Chairman
#10: Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022 (94)
2025 WINE VALUE OF THE YEAR
Wine Spectator's top pick for the best-priced wine of 2024
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