June 7-13, 2026

Healdsburg, Napa Valley, San Francisco

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.

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Hosted by California Wines with content developed by Evan Goldstein, MS, the program blends high-level dialogue with immersive tastings, masterclasses, and panel discussions – 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.

50 international peers – top sommeliers, Master Sommeliers, Masters of Wine, rising stars, and influential leaders will gather – for thoughtful, candid discussion designed to inform, provoke, and shift perspective.

This is a rare opportunity for meaningful exchange at a moment of real change in the global wine landscape.

Invitations are non-transferable. Participants will be the guest of California Wines including airfare, travel and accommodations.

Itinerary

DateLocationDescription
Sun, June 7San Francisco/ HealdsburgSFO arrivals, transfer directly to Healdsburg
Opening night dinner
Mon, June 8Healdsburg & Surrounding areasWelcome & orientation
Programming, sessions, tastings & exploration
Tues, June 9Healdsburg & Surrounding areasProgramming, sessions, tastings & exploration
Wed, June 10Napa Valley & Surrounding areasTransfer to Napa Valley
Programming throughout Napa Valley
Thurs, June 11Napa Valley & Surrounding areasProgramming throughout Napa Valley
Fri, June 12Napa Valley & San FranciscoOpen day with closing dinner in San Francisco
Sat, June 13San FranciscoDepartures or continue on own

Accommodations

Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa

W Hotel San Francisco

June 12-13, 2026
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June 7-13, 2026

Healdsburg, Napa Valley, San Francisco

For more information please contact: Ceci De La Montanya

California sets the stage

The conversation goes further.

Fifty global wine leaders.

Rooted in place, focused on what’s next.

Dialogue and discovery. Perspective and reflection.
The future of wine, examined together.