NAPA / SONOMA, CALIFORNIA |December 5, 2024: On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. the Napa | Sonoma chapter of Women For WineSense (WWS) will host its members’ holiday celebration generously hosted at Napa Valley’s iconic Nickel & Nickel Winery located at 8164 St. Helena Highway, Oakville, CA, 95462.
ABOUT THE EVENT: Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with welcoming remarks and a wine social in Sullenger Cellar featuring Nickel & Nickel wines to celebrate the season with fellow WWS chapter members and honored guests. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., by popular request, attendees can choose to enjoy optional speed networking while the social continues for those not speed networking. From 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., all continue with a reception in the Gleason Barn featuring a holiday toast to the year’s successes and our fellowship.
RSVP DETAILS: Please, no walk-ins. Spaces are limited. This event is open for free to active WWS members, both women and men, that have registered and received confirmation. Additionally, a limited number of non members that are registered and confirmed in advance are warmly welcome.
WWS kindly requests all attendees bring a bottle of wine as thanks for our generous hosts and volunteers for their support of this non profit organization. It allows events with leading host venues and expert guest speakers to remain free for members and maintained with minimal guest fees.
WWS Napa | Sonoma chapter President, Julie Lumgair, noted, “Hosting this celebration that fosters connections and our community is so well aligned with our non-profit’s mission. Women For WineSense is celebrating over 34 years of building community and promoting strong educational and personal connections among wine industry leaders and wine lovers, both locally and nationally. We’re celebrating the successes of 2024 and all working hard to offer many inspiring opportunities in 2025 to gather, learn, connect and enjoy!”
For any questions about this event or future WWS Napa / Sonoma events and membership, please contact the chapter President.
ABOUT THE HOST WINERY: Nickel & Nickel Winery, located in the heart of Oakville, is renowned for its commitment to crafting exceptional single-vineyard wines that showcase the unique terroir of Napa Valley. Founded by the Nickel family in 1997, the winery emphasizes sustainable farming practices and meticulous winemaking techniques. With a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, each wine reflects the distinct characteristics of its vineyard source, offering wine lovers a true taste of Napa’s diverse landscapes. Joe Harden, the winemaker at Nickel & Nickel since 2019, brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a passion for crafting single-vineyard wines.
ABOUT WWS PROFESSIONAL ROUNDTABLES: WWS’ current professional roundtables in the Napa / Sonoma chapter serve to provide a welcoming and confidential environment to meet in peer groups on a bi-monthly or quarterly basis. Members network, provide advice and support for one another, as well as foster educational occasions by inviting compelling guest speakers in their fields and discussing ‘hot issues’ facing members in their day-to-day work. Multiple Roundtables have developed for WWS industry members in winemaking/viticulture, finance, human resources and more.
ABOUT WOMEN FOR WINESENSE: WWS is a national not-for-profit organization 501(c)6. The Napa|Sonoma Chapter founded in 1990 is the founding chapter of this national organization which provides outstanding educational and networking opportunities to both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts by presenting educational, insightful and stimulating events in a welcoming, fun environment. Women and men 21 years old or more are welcome to join.
To join or learn more about the national and regional 10 chapters or the WWS professional roundtables, please visit www.womenforwinesense.org.
