{"id":154717,"date":"2026-02-02T12:04:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T12:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/?page_id=154717"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:01:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T15:01:48","slug":"next-wave-sessions-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/mx\/next-wave-sessions-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Wave Sessions 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1780584971852 row-container\" style=\"margin-top: -20px ;\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/next-wave-home.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center top;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: cover;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row full-width row-parent\" data-height-ratio=\"65\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1780585135578 row-internal row-container\" style=\"padding-bottom: 50px ;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-12 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" \n  src=\"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NWS_Logo_Final_RGB_DIGITAL.png\"\n  alt=\"NWS Logo\"\n  style=\"width:clamp(180px,35vw,320px); 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\">\n#NextWaveSessionsCA<\/h3>\n<p>\n<\/div><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/mx\/nextwavesessionsguests\/\" class=\"custom-link btn btn-lg border-width-0 btn-color-177425 btn-outline btn-shadow btn-no-scale btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Guest Information Page<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row quad-top-padding triple-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-10 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Wave Sessions is an invitation-only summit bringing together a global circle of wine leaders to challenge assumptions, exchange ideas, and explore the future of wine.<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-2 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media tablet-hidden mobile-hidden text-right\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 70%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48\" src=\"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/california-wines-logo.png\" width=\"391\" height=\"233\" alt=\"California Wines logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/california-wines-logo.png 391w, https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/california-wines-logo-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosted by California Wines with content developed by Evan Goldstein, MS, the program blends high-level dialogue with immersive tastings, masterclasses, and panel discussions &#8211; examining innovation, sustainability, climate adaptation, and the evolving global consumer through a worldwide lens. California provides the setting, but the conversation extends far beyond it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>50 international peers<\/strong> including top sommeliers, seasoned executives, rising stars, and influential leaders will gather for thoughtful, candid discussions designed to inform, provoke, and shift perspective.<\/p>\n<p>This is a rare opportunity for meaningful exchange at a moment of significant change in the global wine landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Invitations are non-transferable. Participants will be the guest of California Wines including airfare, travel and accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2 text-color-177425-color\" ><span>Itinerary<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper\"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row unequal col-half-gutter no-top-padding one-bottom-padding single-h-padding full-width row-parent\" data-height-ratio=\"50\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\" style=\"min-height: 300px;\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg has-bg  unradius-hg\" ><div class=\"column-background background-element\" style=\"opacity: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-lxmt-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.5;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:804px;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom text-color-177425-color fontsize-133506-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>Sunday, June 7<\/span><\/h3><hr class=\"separator-break\" \/><div class=\"text-lead text-top-reduced\"><p>San Francisco\/Healdsburg<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>4:30pm | Sparkling Wine Welcome Reception at the Rooftop, <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonguesthouse.com\/the-rooftop\/\">Harmon Guest House<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5:45pm | Depart for Dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avvwine.com\/\">Alexander Valley Vineyards<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding style-color-lxmt-bg has-bg  unradius-hg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:804px;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom text-color-177425-color fontsize-149356-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>Monday, June 8<\/span><\/h3><hr class=\"separator-break\" \/><div class=\"text-lead text-top-reduced\"><p>Healdsburg & Surrounding Areas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>9:00am | Masterclass: History of California in 12 Glasses, <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelhealdsburg.com\/\">Hotel Healdsburg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12:00pm | Farm of the Future: <a href=\"https:\/\/reservoir.co\/\">Reservoir Farms<\/a> con <a href=\"https:\/\/sonomawinegrape.org\/reservoir-farms-sonoma\/\">Sonoma County Winegrowers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5:00pm | Old Vine Zinfandel Tasting and Panel Discussion at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgewine.com\/visit\/lytton-springs\/\">Ridge Vineyards, Lytton Springs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6:30pm | The Future of Old Vines Dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ridgewine.com\/visit\/lytton-springs\/\">Ridge Vineyards, Lytton Springs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9:00pm | Afterparty at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisonwinebar.com\/\">Maison<\/a>, Healdsburg<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg has-bg  unradius-hg\" ><div class=\"column-background background-element\" style=\"opacity: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-lxmt-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.5;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom text-color-177425-color fontsize-852006-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>Tuesday, June 9<\/span><\/h3><hr class=\"separator-break\" \/><div class=\"text-lead text-top-reduced\"><p>Healdsburg & Surrounding Areas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>9:00am | Masterclass: Wine Programs of the Future, <a href=\"https:\/\/harmonguesthouse.com\/\">Harmon Guest House<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11:00am | Culinaria &#8211; Wine, Food &amp; Farming: Culinary Garden Tour, Panel Discussion and Lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kj.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOopQpl1m5HVXYz0UxJpeABa82tk0swzceWqSH8PwRlaIABkUMKlu\">Kendall-Jackson Wine Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4:00pm | Salon Discussion: A Resilient Future, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelayerwines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marine Layer<\/a> or Salon Discussion: New Ways of Working, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marthastoumen.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOorlMyFyvfwE1MUr9MgkHUJHehgJnQZxyW6tDXF3XWLmU6XQv8pY\">Martha Stoumen<\/a> Tasting Room<\/p>\n<p>5:00pm | Salon Discussion: Cool-Climate Varieties and Climate Change, <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelhealdsburg.com\/\">Hotel Healdsburg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>6:00pm | Global Climate Change + Grand-Cru Wines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagniappehealdsburg.com\/\">Bistro Lagniappe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8:00pm | <em>Legends Live &amp; Local<\/em> Collaboration and the Creative Process: Discussion and Jam Session, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlesainthealdsburg.com\/\">Little Saint<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10:00pm | Afterparty at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maisonwinebar.com\/\">Maison<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-3\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-3\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-3\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-4\"><div class=\"row unequal col-half-gutter single-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding full-width row-parent\" data-height-ratio=\"50\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\" style=\"min-height: 300px;\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding style-color-lxmt-bg has-bg  unradius-hg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:804px;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom text-color-177425-color fontsize-291217-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>Wednesday, June 10<\/span><\/h3><hr class=\"separator-break\" \/><div class=\"text-lead text-top-reduced\"><p>Napa Valley & Surrounding Areas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>9:30am | Masterclass: Unexpected &amp; Unloved Tasting at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciachef.edu\/cia-california\/\">CIA Greystone<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11:30am | Luxury, Legacy &amp; Stewardship Discussion &amp; Lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/farniente.com\/wineries\/bella-union\">Bella Union Winery<\/a><\/p>\n<p>5:00pm | Icons Reimagined: Evening Salons + Dinner, Napa Valley at <a href=\"https:\/\/heitzcellar.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqoZvqhgVmHMrpGbEC7_1NWtpPSh8cp8BKZvPhIhNGyy-o3CEVr\">Heitz Cellars,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darioush.com\/\">Darioush<\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/grgich.com\/\">Grgich Hills<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg has-bg  unradius-hg\" ><div class=\"column-background background-element\" style=\"opacity: 1;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-lxmt-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.5;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:804px;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom text-color-177425-color fontsize-749272-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>Thursday, June 11<\/span><\/h3><hr class=\"separator-break\" \/><div class=\"text-lead text-top-reduced\"><p>Napa Valley & Surrounding Areas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>9:00am | A Generational Change: Tasting &amp; Discussion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmeadowranch.com\/\">Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch<\/a><\/p>\n<p>11:30am | The Next Wave Roundtable Discussion + Lunch, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frankfamilyvineyards.com\/\">Frank Family Vineyards<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3:00pm | Optional Tour &amp; Tasting at the new <a href=\"https:\/\/robertmondaviwinery.com\/\">Robert Mondavi Winery<\/a> and To Kalon Vineyard<\/p>\n<p>5:45pm | The Next Wave Dinner, <a href=\"https:\/\/montelena.com\/\">Chateau Montelena<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-4 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell double-block-padding style-color-lxmt-bg has-bg  unradius-hg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom text-color-177425-color fontsize-803417-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>Friday, June 12<\/span><\/h3><hr class=\"separator-break\" \/><div class=\"text-lead text-top-reduced\"><p>Napa Valley\/San Francisco<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>9:00am &#8211; 3:00pm | Open itinerary for individual Napa Valley exploration<\/p>\n<p>3:00pm | Coach transfer from <a href=\"https:\/\/calistogamotorlodgeandspa.com\/\">Calistoga Motor Lodge<\/a> to San Francisco<\/p>\n<p>3:30pm | Additional coach transfer from <a href=\"https:\/\/oxbowpublicmarket.com\/\">Oxbow Public Market<\/a>, Downtown Napa<\/p>\n<p>7:00pm | Closing Dinner, <a href=\"https:\/\/chinalivesf.com\/\">China Live<\/a>, San Francisco<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guest departures for SFO on Saturday, June 13, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-4\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-4\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-4\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-5\"><div class=\"row triple-top-padding one-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2 text-color-177425-color\" ><span>2026 Attendees<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper\"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"tablepress-17-scroll-wrapper\" class=\"tablepress-scroll-wrapper\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-17\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-17 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Name<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Affiliation<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Pa\u00eds<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Romina Arg\u00fcelles<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier Owner, Plonk Wine Bar <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">M\u00e9xico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mike Bennie<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Journalist and Co-Director, P&amp;V Wine<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Australia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Konstantin Baum MW<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Founder, Cellar Class &amp; Baum Selection<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jacky Blisson MW<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Writer and educator, The Wine Resistance<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Canad\u00e1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Norbert Brzoza<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier, AMBRA\/Centrum Wina<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Poland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Felicity Carter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Principal Analyst and Founder, Drinks Insider\/ARENI Global<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Elaine Chukan Brown<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Educator, Journalist, Consultant<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Reeze Choi<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier and Founder, Somm's Philosophy<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Hong Kong, SAR China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sara d'Amato<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Partner and Principal Critic, WineAlign<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Canad\u00e1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bhatia Dheeraj<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Head of Wines, The Dorchester Collection<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">United Arab Emirates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nayeli Estrada<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Editor and Journalist, Food &amp; Wine Espa\u00f1ol<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">M\u00e9xico<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Doug Frost MS, MW<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">CEO, Echolands Winery<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Evan Goldstein MS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Educator, Consultant<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Josh Greene<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Trade GM, JancisRobinson.com<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hyun Hong<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Owner Sommelier, YourSomm\/TuSomm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hiroki Ikeda<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Head Sommelier, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jess Lander<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Journalist, San Francisco Chronicle<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kevin Lu MS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chief Sommelier and Partner, Logy<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Taiwan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Andre Hueston Mack<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier at Large, Sons Hospitality Group<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Momoka Mitake<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier, Andaz Tokyo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Victoria Mulu-Munywoki<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier, Educator, Consultant<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Kenya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Danny Ng<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">The American Club Hong Kong<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Hong Kong, SAR China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mason Ng<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Founder, Maison Natsukashii<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Hong Kong, SAR China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Piotr Pietras MS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Importer, restaurateur, Terroirysci; Kontakt Wine &amp; Bistro<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Poland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alexander Powell MS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Operations Director, Main Hospitality Group<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Canad\u00e1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Chris Rielly<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wine Director, Hawksworth Restaurant Group<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Canad\u00e1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Veronique Rivest<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Owner, Soif Wine Bar<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Canad\u00e1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Donghyuk Shin<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Owner and Sommelier, Les Copains<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Korea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Janek Sierszula<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier, Kaplony<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Poland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Fabrice Sommier<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier, La Maison des Atelier<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bree Stock MW<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Educator, Consultant, Winemaker<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Della Tang<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Wine Director, Club Batard<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Shane Taylor<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Head Buyer, Tip Top Table Group<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Canad\u00e1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-35\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jennifer Wagoner<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Global Beverage Director, Zuma Restaurant Group<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-36\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Xing Wei MW<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Educator, Judge<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-37\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maximilian Wilm<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier, Kinfelts<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-38\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Frida Winters<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier, Adam &amp; Albin<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Sweden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-39\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Katherine Wojcik<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Director of Programs &amp; Partnerships, IHG Luxury, Lifestyle, and Managed Hotels<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-40\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kamil Wojtasiak<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier, Chairman of Polish Sommelier Association &amp; Owner Butchery &amp; Wine<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Poland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-41\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maika Yamamoto<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sommelier Supervisor, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-42\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Yang Lu MS<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Founder, Grapea &amp; Co<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">China<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-43\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\u2018Gus\u2019 Jian Zhu MW<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Educator, Research &amp; Development Scientist, Cork Supply<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">China \/ USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-5\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-5\" type=\"text\/javascript\" 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tmb-image-anim  tmb-img-ratio tmb-content-under tmb-media-last tmb-no-bg\" ><div class=\"t-inside\" ><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-cont\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 125%;\"><\/div><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"#\" class=\"pushed\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-overlay\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-overlay-in style-dark-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.5;\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-154724\" src=\"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hotel-healdsburg-uai-561x701.jpg\" width=\"561\" height=\"701\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h4\" ><span><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelhealdsburg.com\/\"><b>Hotel Healdsburg<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>June 7-10, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/hotelhealdsburg.com\/\">hotelhealdsburg.com<\/a><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-4 col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  vc_custom_1780585775952 vc_custom_preserve_tablet border-color-gyho-color single-block-padding\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-right-width: 1px ;padding-top: 0px ;padding-bottom: 0px ;\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 80%;\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper single-advanced\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light tmb-overlay-text-anim tmb-content-center tmb-image-anim  tmb-img-ratio tmb-content-under tmb-media-last tmb-no-bg\" ><div class=\"t-inside\" ><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-cont\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 124.9%;\"><\/div><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"#\" class=\"pushed\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-overlay\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-overlay-in style-dark-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.5;\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-154725\" src=\"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/calistoga-uai-406x507.jpg\" width=\"406\" height=\"507\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h4\" ><span>Calistoga Motor Lodge &amp; Spa<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>June 10-12, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/calistogamotorlodgeandspa.com\/\">calistogamotorlodgeandspa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-single desktop-hidden tablet-hidden\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-4 col-md-33 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  vc_custom_1780585782724 single-block-padding\" style=\"padding-top: 0px ;padding-bottom: 0px ;\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 80%;\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper single-advanced\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light tmb-overlay-text-anim tmb-content-center tmb-image-anim  tmb-img-ratio tmb-content-under tmb-media-last tmb-no-bg\" ><div class=\"t-inside\" ><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-cont\"><div class=\"dummy\" style=\"padding-top: 124.9%;\"><\/div><a role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"#\" class=\"pushed\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-overlay\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-overlay-in style-dark-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.5;\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-154726\" src=\"https:\/\/buycalifornia.wine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/W-hotel-uai-575x718.avif\" width=\"575\" height=\"718\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h4\" ><span>W Hotel San Francisco<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>June 12-13, 2026<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/en-us\/hotels\/sfowh-w-san-francisco\/overview\/\">marriott.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-7\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-7\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-7\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-8\"><div class=\"row triple-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2 text-color-156700-color\" ><span>Guest Information<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper\"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator separator-no-padding\"  \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-8\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-8\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-9\"><div class=\"row col-double-gutter triple-top-padding quad-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\" data-height-ratio=\"50\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_parent col-lg-6 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom fontsize-162164-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>What to wear<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h5 text-color-102636-color\" ><span>Afternoons and evenings can be cool and windy, especially in coastal areas. Bring a jacket or sweater with you at all times.<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Casual, jeans ok.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Please dress for vineyard &amp; winery visits with sturdy footwear &#8211; closed toe shoes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Winery Dinners: Smart casual (Tip: Avoid wearing heels)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom fontsize-178262-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>What to bring<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Passport \/ ID for hotel check-ins<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Credit card for incidentals \/ personal use when you check in<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Electronic chargers, adapters, back-up battery packs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Curiosity, positive attitude &amp; questions!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom fontsize-133847-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>Tips<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Traveling in a group is even more pleasant if we do not have to wait for anyone. We kindly ask everyone to be on time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:900px;\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom fontsize-167119-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>What is covered in your stay<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Hotel stays, group transportation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom fontsize-753933-custom font-size-custom\" ><span>What is not covered<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Personal incidental expenses \u2013 spa services, mini-bar, room service, etc.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Additional hotel room nights and transportation outside of the pre-arranged group tour.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Travel Insurance \u2013 we recommend you take out travel insurance, as Wine Institute does not provide this for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom fontsize-192220-custom font-size-custom\" ><span><\/p><\/span><span><div><span lang=\"EN-CA\">Airport transportation\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TRAVEL ISSUES:<\/strong> If your flight is canceled or delayed, or if any other logistical constraints arise, please contact your California Wines representative directly or a member of the Next Wave Sessions planning team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-9\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-9\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-9\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-10\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding single-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div 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With four levels of study, it covers everything from geography and viticulture to producers, the wine business, and more. 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font-weight: 500;\">Healdsburg, Napa Valley, San Francisco<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-color-177425-color\" ><p>For more information please contact: <a href=\"mailto:cdelamontanya@wineinstitute.org\">Ceci De La Montanya<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-6 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" style=\" max-width:900px;\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"custom fontsize-205849-custom font-size-custom\" ><span><b>California sets the stage<\/b><\/p><\/span><span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conversation goes further.<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fifty global wine leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dialogue and discovery. 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