Lineup takes wine lovers beyond the tasting room to provide unforgettable hands-on experiences
OAKVILLE, NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (June 5, 2023) — Just in time for summer, Groth Vineyards & Winery has announced an exciting lineup of new tasting experiences to allow guests to enjoy the Oakville estate like never before. The immersive experiences include Oakville Summer School (with 5 unique sessions), Among the Vines: Oakville Estate ATV Tour, and Cabernet for the Ages: Library Tasting — all geared to give guests a truly memorable experience.
“Our Oakville Estate is incredibly special, and we know that wine lovers are looking for immersive experiences where they can have a real connection to the vineyard, the wines and the people who make them,” said Suzanne Groth, second-generation President & CEO at Groth Vineyards & Winery. “We have taken this to heart and created experiences that are sure to please new visitors as well as our most loyal fans. There are opportunities for wine enthusiasts at all levels of knowledge to learn something new and leave with a deeper connection to our estate and the Oakville community.”
The new summer tasting experiences include:
OAKVILLE SUMMER SCHOOL
Select Saturdays beginning July 15 |10:30 a.m. to noon
This intimate educational series takes participants behind the scenes, in the cellar and among the vines with engaging topics such as “The Art of Blending,” “How Wine is Grown” and “The Magic of Harvest.” Each unforgettable session, limited to 30 students, promises expert insights, hands-on experiences and extraordinary wine.
For more information, visit grothwines.com/summer-school or call 707-754-4254.
Saturday, July 15
The Birds & the Bees: How Wine is Grown with Vineyard Manager Ben Forgeron
Walk the vineyards, kick the dirt and discover up close the phases of vine development. Taste Groth wines among the rows as you learn the challenges and benefits of sustainable farming and what it takes to grow world-class wine. $125 per person
Saturday, July 29
Winemaker for a Day: The Art of Blending with Director of Winegrowing Ted Henry and the Groth Winemaking Team
Be a winemaker for the day, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the Groth Oakville Estate and select grower vineyards, discovering how each variety contributes to the finished wine. Mix these components to create you most intriguing blend, then see how your signature cuvee compares to our own proprietary red. $150 per person
Saturday, August 12
Sipping & Storytelling: The History of Oakville with Suzanne Groth and Retired Winemaker Emeritus Michael Weis
Taste the history of Oakville — and Groth — while hearing insider stories of how this former steam train stop became one of the world’s top regions for Cabernet Sauvignon. Learn how the Groth family’s faith in their land, relationships with neighbors and hard work made their dream of making fine wine here a reality. $125 per person
Saturday, August 26
The Balancing Act: Pairing Food & Wine
Explore the art and science of pairing wine and food as you sample a curated selection of gourmet bites designed to complement Groth wines beautifully. Learn the essentials of flavor matching and how acidity and tannin play a role when planning the perfect menu. This session includes some of the Groth family’s favorite recipes to pair with the wines. $150 per person
Saturday, September 9
From Fruit to Wine: The Magic of Harvest with Director of Winegrowing Ted Henry
Walk the vineyard to gather grapes, then return to the winery to evaluate their ripeness and predict the optimal pick date. Tour the crush pad and cellar to learn more about the crucial first steps of turning fruit into wine. Hopefully, harvest will already be under way, and we’ll taste the first juice of the vintage. $125 per person
AMONG THE VINES: OAKVILLE ESTATE ATV TOUR
Saturdays & Sundays |10:00 a.m.
Venture into the Groth Oakville Estate vineyards with a semi-private ATV tour. Discover the unique characteristics of the estate and our sustainable farming practices through each phase of the growing season. Sip estate-grown wines among the vines, tasting how the singularity of the site is captured in each bottle. This unique 90-minute experience is limited to just four guests. $125 per person
For more information, visit grothwines.com/experience or call 707-754-4254.
CABERNET FOR THE AGES: LIBRARY TASTING
Fridays & Saturdays |10:30 a.m.
Explore the complexity and ageability of Groth Cabernet Sauvignon with this consummate collectors’ experience. Visit our Reserve Vineyard to discover what makes it the “Sweet Spot” for growing our acclaimed Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Then, explore how this singular parcel translates into soulful, cellar-worthy wines with a tasting of our finest bottlings. Taste how our Reserve and Oakville Cabernet Sauvignons evolve and unfold over time as you compare and contrast the distinct character of each vintage. This semi-private, immersive experience lasts 90 minutes and is limited to just six guests. $100 per person.
For more information, visit grothwines.com/experience or call 707-754-4254.
About Groth Vineyards & Winery
Dennis and Judy Groth made a life-changing investment in 1981 when they bought a vineyard on Oakville Cross Road, in the heart of Napa Valley, with hopes it would produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. It didn’t take long for their intuition to be proven right. Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate gave the Groth 1985 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon the distinction of being California’s first 100-point wine.
Today, with Dennis and Judy’s daughter, Suzanne Groth, as President & CEO, Groth sustainably farms two estates totaling 165 acres with the dual goals of producing the highest-quality, most elegant wines we can while caring for our estate for future generations. The winery produces critically acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Tastings are available Thursdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment. For reservations and inquiries, call 707-754-4254, email concierge@grothwines.com or visit Grothwines.com.
