Deepen Your Wine Knowledge at The Wine Center at Meadowood
Tucked within a private 250-acre estate in St. Helena, The Wine Center at Meadowood is a premier destination for exploring the world of wine. Kelli White, an internationally recognized wine authority, celebrated author, and Director of Education at The Wine Center at Meadowood leads an exceptional team of seasoned wine professionals.

Together, they guide private tastings, curated excursions, and personalized consultations that immerse people in wine culture and reveal the nuances of winemaking in Napa Valley and beyond. Each experience offers insider connoisseurship and a thoughtfully selected lineup of fine wines.

Exclusively for Meadowood guests, Meadowood Club Members, and The Napa Valley Reserve Members, these classes are designed to spark curiosity and meet you wherever you are on your wine journey—whether you’re just beginning or refining a seasoned palate.

Spotlight Class: Understanding Napa Valley
One of The Wine Center’s signature classes, Understanding Napa Valley, invites guests to slow down and savor Napa Valley’s incredible breadth. In a relaxed, intimate setting, individuals can sip through thoughtfully chosen wines while exploring the nuances of Napa’s terroir, history, and signature styles.

The class moves through a vivid timeline of American and Napa Valley wine history. Each pour underscores a defining moment or hallmark of Napa’s terroir and winemaking tradition. 

Consultations and Wine Excursions
The Wine Center also offers private Sommelier Consultations—personal, one-on-one conversations to help you uncover your palate preferences and map out unforgettable Napa Valley wine adventures.

For a deeper dive, spend a day on a Wine Excursion with one of Meadowood’s wine experts. Whether you’re curious about a single appellation, a favorite grape variety, or a particular chapter of wine history, these tailored outings open doors to estates rarely accessible to the public and bring Napa’s extraordinary wines to life with expert storytelling.

Join Rachel Dickinson for the Understanding Napa Valley class led by Kelli White here, and listen to the companion podcast on Apple and Spotify.