Class to be held at Seavey Vineyard in Napa on February 28, 2026

Come learn the to manage the most critical steps of 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 the on basics of interpreting wine chemistries, winter operations to finish and bottle wine, winery equipment, and blending. The class will cover:

• Laboratory analysis and interpretation of juice and wine

• Fermentation management

• Strategies for smart use of SO2

• Critical decision-making points for white, reds, and rosé wines

• Cold and heat stabilization

• Basic winery equipment

• A blending seminar of 2025 wines

• Tasting of Seavey Vineyard wines

On Saturday, February 28th we will start at 10AM and finish about 3PM. 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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