All Access Sommelier Services

This is a heightened level of service for clients

We can arrange for a sommelier waiting at Van Nuys Airport, starting the experience with a glass of Tete de Cuvee from Napa Valley's oldest sparkling House Schramsberg . With an introduction of the sommelier we would do a brief or in-depth overview of the History and facts of the Napa Valley.

Alternatively:
We can meet the clients at the airport in Napa Valley again with a glass of Tete de cuvee from Schramsberg  and join the clients on the short drive to Villagio Inn & Spa

We would be flexible to have a few options on the table when the guest arrive or we can pre plan based upon the clients profile ,for example we would have some fun, exclusive tour and tasting options that would be close to Yountville. Such as Casa Piena, the new Carmen Policy Winery, Dominus Winery, Kapschandy Family Winery.

We could also conduct a sensory.

The Sensory Experience

Our Sensory Training completely re-trains the senses providing a uniquely guided adventure taking the most available and normal day to day olfactory experiences of spices, herbs, fruits and earthly aromas and comparing and contrasting them in the different varietals of 4 to 5 wines. You will learn to taste and smell wine like a Sommelier. Whether you are a novice or a wine connoisseur, this enlightening, empowering 1 hour session will bring wine to life in a completely new way. Wine intimidation will be forever vanquished from your life. Not only will you learn to smell and taste wine differently, but you will share in artisanal cheeses and other gourmet goodies that will enhance your pleasure in the glass. You will learn wine and restaurant etiquette, tips on collecting and a few secrets from one of our Sommeliers, But most of all, your sense of smell and taste will be profoundly increased.

This could be also be abbreviated to do on the plane ride up.

We also offer for individuals or groups Wine Blending Seminars

V Wine Cellar Blending Seminar

A tutored tasting of Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot with one of V Wine Cellar wine educators. Learn about the virtues of classic Bordeaux grape varieties and what they contribute to a Meritage/Bordeaux/ blend. Each participant may experiment and create his or her own blend to taste, then cork up a bottle to take home. We host everything from private blending sessions with Winemakers to large scale sensory tastings. We work with you to customize the event to your preferences -- add a cheese platter or customized dinner menu

Blending Sessions:

Blending is the highest art form in winemaking, where good wine is transformed into great wine. It's also a lot of fun. But at most wineries, it's off limits to the public. Our winemaking staff and educators will let your group in on the fun, guiding them through the same wine blending process used in wineries worldwide.

Winemaker $150
Sommelier $150

Our 1 to 1 1/2  hour sessions are perfect for individuals to collaborate in small teams to learn the secrets of wine blending first-hand.
Event Set up per person consists of beakers (for proper % amounts of mixing wine), note pads for note taking, and 2-3 Glasses for sensory evaluation during
the exercise.

Bottling of final wine blend in a provided for 375ml bottle also corking and sealing and labeling of the final blend.
Shipping for any bottles that can't be carried out by guests is also available.

Cost per person $150