Masterclass Seminar: Napa Valley’s Mountain Grown Gems Presented by John Blazon MS, The Spire Collection

Masterclass Seminar: Napa Valley’s Mountain Grown Gems Presented by John Blazon MS, The Spire Collection

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Discover the freshness of fruit from vineyards situated on Napa's iconic Vaca and Mayacamas Mountain ranges.

At this elite blind tasting you'll learn how grapes grown at altitude are distinctively different from those grown on the valley floor.  Please join Master Sommelier John Blazon, former Wine Director for Walt Disney World Resort and current Vice President of Sales for the Spire Collection at Jackson Family Wines, for a brilliant wine tasting experience you'll savor for years to come.

The Details

• All-inclusive, interactive, immersive seminar
• You will taste 8+ super premium Napa wines ranging up to $375 per bottle
• You may arrive anytime after 1:00 pm
• Street parking is available for free on Saturday
• GRTC Pulse has a station at Main Street Station

About John Blazon, Master Sommelier

John Blazon, MS, is Vice President of Sales for the Spire Collection since Febraury 2010. Blazon is the former Wine Director for Walt Disney World Resort in Orland, FL. During his tenure, John was responsible for the development of wine concepts and standards, including product selection, service, and training for 55 restaurants, 20 lounges, 18 resorts, 3 theme parts which also included Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival. John received is Master Sommelier diploma from the International Court of Master Sommeliers, during a fall 2004 exam in London, England and became the 59 th MS for the American Chapter. John continued to develop educational courses for Disney’s food and beverage team which included the Disney sommelier certificate program in partnership with the Court of Master Sommeliers. In 2008 and 2013, John was elected to serve on the board for the Court of Master Sommeliers and was appointed as an inaugural board member to the American Guild of Sommeliers.

Wine List 

• This is a blind tasting!  Wines tasted will be disclosed at the seminar.

All inclusive.  Price Covers Food & Drink. 21 and over only and no infants or strollers, except at the Walk-Around Grand Tasting Locals Sunday Special on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at historic Main Street Station.