Class to be held at Seavey Vineyard in Napa on November 14, 2026

Come learn to manage the most critical steps of finishing winemaking by joining Jim Duane in person for a full day curriculum of practical winemaking. All of the instruction will be hands on. The focus will be on interpreting wine chemistries, managing the finishing stages of fermentation, and the decisions that shape your current vintage. The class will cover:

• Laboratory analysis and interpretation of wine at the finishing stage

• Fermentation completion and troubleshooting

• Strategies for smart use of SO2

• Critical decision making points for white, red, and rosé wines

• Cold and heat stabilization

• Basic winery equipment

• Blending of Seavey Vineyard wines

On Saturday, November 14th we will start at 10 a.m. and finish about 4 p.m. Lunch and wines will be included. I’m capping the event at ten participants so that we can stay focused. This will be useful for wine professionals, but also accessible and fun for anyone with a basic passion for winemaking. Please bring all of your winemaking questions.

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