
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.

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
| Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, June 7 | San Francisco/ Healdsburg | SFO arrivals, transfer directly to Healdsburg Opening night dinner |
| Mon, June 8 | Healdsburg & Surrounding areas | Welcome & orientation Programming, sessions, tastings & exploration |
| Tues, June 9 | Healdsburg & Surrounding areas | Programming, sessions, tastings & exploration |
| Wed, June 10 | Napa Valley & Surrounding areas | Transfer to Napa Valley Programming throughout Napa Valley |
| Thurs, June 11 | Napa Valley & Surrounding areas | Programming throughout Napa Valley |
| Fri, June 12 | Napa Valley & San Francisco | Open day with closing dinner in San Francisco |
| Sat, June 13 | San Francisco | Departures or continue on own |
Accommodations

June 7-13, 2026
Healdsburg, Napa Valley, San Francisco
For more information please contact: Ceci De La Montanya
California sets the stageThe 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.


