Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026.
Aperitif to be served at 7:30pm and we will sit for the tasting at 8pm.
*If you are a non-member and would like to join, we'd love to have you. Please be sure to select the non-member ticket from the dropdown menu. If this is your first time at Essex County Wine Society, please select the first-time non-member ticket.
Journey through Napa Valley Wines
Join us for an exciting journey through Napa Valley as we explore nine exceptional wines across three carefully curated tasting flights, featuring celebrated wineries such as Frank Family Vineyards and Chappellet.
Our wine tastings are designed to be fun, engaging, educational, and interactive! Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply enjoy a great glass of wine, we encourage lively discussions, friendly debates, and plenty of opportunities to share your impressions.
Throughout the tasting, we'll explore three aspects of Napa Valley winemaking:
The Art of the Vintage: Taste three vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon side by side and discover how differences in weather, growing conditions, and bottle age influence a wine's aromas, flavors, tannins, and overall character. Can you taste the difference between vintages?
The Art of Winemaking: Explore three distinctive wines from a renowned Napa Valley producer, including its signature Cabernet Sauvignon, cuvee, and another mystery grape! Learn how grape varieties, blending decisions, vineyard selection, and winemaking techniques contribute to different styles of wine.
The Influence of Terroir: Discover what makes Napa Valley's mountain-grown wines so distinctive. We'll explore how elevation, soils, climate, and vineyard location influence grape development, concentration, structure, and aging potential, while comparing three wines selected for our terroir-focused flight.
Along the way, we'll identify common tasting notes, understand the role of tannins and acidity, and discuss what makes a wine worth aging.
Most importantly, come ready to taste, ask questions, share your opinions, and have a great time. Great wine is even better when enjoyed together!
Event Details
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Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Must be 21 years old to enter.
- Limited seating due to limited supply.
- 10 wines total. Please drink responsibly.
Tickets
- $109 for Members
- $129 for Non-Members
- $99 for First-Time Non-Members
Location: 82 Union Street, Montclair, NJ 07042. Please be sure to secure a ticket before the day of the event as we cannot accept walk-in attendees. Ample parking in the rear of the building.
