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Master Taste Featuring Wines by Chris Carpenter

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026
11am
Virginia Philip Wine Spirits & Academy
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Master Taste Featuring Wines by Chris Carpenter

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026
11am
Virginia Philip Wine Spirits & Academy

Master Taste Featuring Wines by Chris Carpenter

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026

Session A: 9am-10am | ROBERT IRVINE

Session B: 10:30am-11:30am | Michelle Bernstein

Virginia Philip Wine Spirits & Academy
Robert Irvine | Session A & Michelle Bernstein | Session B

$200/pp

$200/pp

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WHAT TO EXPECT
Join Master Sommelier Virginia Philip and acclaimed winemaker Chris Carpenter for Master Taste, an intimate guided tasting that explores what makes a wine truly memorable. This edition will focus on Cabernet Shiraz wines from around the world, including Hickinbotham The Peake Cabernet Shiraz, offering guests the opportunity to compare expressions of this classic blend across renowned wine regions. Through a curated selection of highly rated wines, guests will learn how to evaluate aroma, structure, balance, complexity, and finish while gaining unique perspectives from both the vineyard and the dining room. Along the way, Philip and Carpenter will share stories, insights, and expertise drawn from their distinguished careers. Thoughtfully prepared small bites will accompany the experience, highlighting the flavors and nuances of each wine.
INCLUDES
Wine tasting of 6 wines
DETAILS

Smart Casual Attire
Indoor
Valet Parking Available
21 Years of Age or Older

We’ve flipped SUSTAIN on its head! Now one of our prime daytime lunches, we’ve asked chefs to push the envelope regarding their definition of sustainability.

WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ve flipped Sustain on its head! Now one of our prime daytime lunches, we’ve asked chefs to push the envelope regarding their definition of sustainability. Host Kevin Sawyer and guest chefs Paula DaSilva and Alex Seidel will collaborate on locally sourced, seasonal and sustainable seafood, paired with Bouchaine Vineyards hand-selected by winemaker Chris Kajani, which employs several sustainable farming methods and was the first fish-friendly certified vineyard in Napa Valley.
INCLUDES
4-course lunch with wine pairings
DETAILS
Smart casual attire, indoors, valet parking available, & 21+.

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