Name
A Capital Comparison: Napa Valley Versus Mendoza
Date & Time
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Speakers
Jessie Birschbach - The SOMM Journal
Carlos De Carlos - Vina Cobos / Paul Hobbs
Santiago Mayorga - Nieto Senetiner
Mari Coyle - Foley Johnson
Justin Cardwell - Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits
Jessie Birschbach Carlos De Carlos Santiago Mayorga Mari Coyle Justin Cardwell
Description

What are the regional differences that enable Cabernet Sauvignon to thrive in Napa Valley, the wine capital of California, while Malbec, its fellow Bordeaux variety,  shines in Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina?

Location Name
Palm 3-4
Full Address
Town & Country Resort & Spa
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
United States
Session Type
Tasting Session
Tasting Component?
Yes
Learning Objectives
Test your palate for a Northern Hemisphere vs. Southern Hemisphere comparison.
Wine List in Tasting Order
1. 2021 Nieto Senetiner Villa Blanca Single Vineyard Malbec
2. 2021 Foley Johnson Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
3. 2020 Clos du Val
4. 2021 Viña Cobos
5. 2021 Clos de la Siete