Winery
Welcome to the NVC Â鶹ӳ» Viticulture Teaching Winery! This is the very first winery located on a community college campus in California bonded and licensed to produce and sell wine.
The Â鶹ӳ» Winery Foundation was awarded the bond for the winery in September of 2008. The operation of the winery is fully integrated into the Viticulture and Winery Technology (VWT) instructional program at Â鶹ӳ». View more information on VWT classes. All of the wine we produce is made from grapes grown on our five acre vineyard located on the Â鶹ӳ» Campus. Every aspect of the winemaking process is completed on the campus in our own winery and cellar. Our students experience every aspect of the process from work in the vineyard to the marketing and sale of the wine. You could say that our wine is touched by more hands than at any other winery.
The Â鶹ӳ» Vintners and Trefethen Family Vineyards, along with many other donors, have helped Â鶹ӳ» build a premier winery operation. The high quality wines we produce are a reflection of the community commitment to education and to Â鶹ӳ». We are grateful for everyone's participation in helping us produce a fine collection of wines.
We invite you to participate in a distinctive wine-tasting series hosted on campus, initiated by Professor Paul Wagner and organized by Enoch Shully, the Manager of Winery, Hospitality, and Culinary Operations. Following succuessful inagural sessions in summer of 2024, we are pleased to continue offering these tastings throughout each semester to offer a unique and educational activity to students and community members.
Every Friday, a guest vintner will showcase their wines, expound upon their winemaking philosophy, and engage in discussions regarding the current challenges and triumphs of the wine industry, all within a classroom setting. This presents a remarkable opportunity to savor exceptional wines while gleaning insights from industry experts.
Participant Requirements:
Kindly bring your own glassware (preferably 4-6 glasses); spit cups will be provided. Given the limited seating capacity, early RSVPs are strongly encouraged. This event offers an invaluable opportunity to network with peers and alumni while enjoying some of Napa's finest wines. We eagerly anticipate your attendance and the chance to share this enriching experience with you.
Reservations for each friday open 1 week prior to the event on Eventbrite. Click the button below to view our event page and make a reservation!
Join the Â鶹ӳ» Wine Club and enjoy exclusive access to handcrafted wines produced by our students! As a member, you’ll experience Napa’s unique terroir while supporting the education and success of future winemakers. Your membership directly funds hands-on learning opportunities, allowing students to refine their skills in viticulture and winemaking. Don’t miss the chance to savor premium wines while championing student growth—join today and be part of our community!
A Journey Forward
The Wine Education Complex is a two-phase project. Phase One has been generously funded by The Wine Spectator and will more than double the current facilities for the wine and viticulture programs. Phase one has begun construction and we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the new facilities. Phase Two, The Wine and Hospitality Training Center, will provide a significant upgrade and addition to traditional classroom space, offering facilities to accommodate new courses within the College’s Hospitality Culinary Tourism Management Program (HCTM).
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Â鶹ӳ» employees and affiliated parties can request wine donations, wine services, or promotional use of wine for events through our online form. Please provide a clear and detailed description of your request, including the amount of wine you hope to recive and how your event can benefit our campus winery and promote the VWT program.
All requests will be reviewed by Enoch Shully, the Hospitality, Winery & Culinary Operations Manager.
Important Notes:
- Submitting a request does not guarantee approval.
- Wine services do not include food services. Please visit our NVC Catering webpage for food options.
- Wine donations and promotional use must align with the approved Â鶹ӳ» Viticulture & Winery Technology Foundation (VWTF) Marketing Plan.
For detailed procedures and guidelines, including budget approval and promotional use tracking, please refer to our full policy.
Contact Us
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Enoch Shully
Manager of Hospitality, Winery, and Culinary Operations -
Office: 3308
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Q: What is a wine club?
A: The idea of a wine club is something that is mostly unique to the wine industry.
While the format can vary from winery to winery, they are often setup so members of
a wine club receive a variety of benefits in exchange for a purchase commitment. These
purchase commitments typically get referred to in a variety of ways, including an
allocation, release, wine shipment, allotment, etc.
Q: Specifically, how does the NVC Wine Club work?
A: We have tried to setup our club in order to be reflective of a typical wine club
in the Â鶹ӳ», while also trying to keep it simple and easy to understand. There
are two levels to consider:
Honor Roll - The commitment is 6 bottles per allotment, two allotments per year. Members will receive a 10% discount on ALL wines purchased.
Dean's List - The commitment is 12 bottles per allotment, two allotments per year. Members will receive a 20% discount on ALL wines purchased.
Q: Is there a cost to join the club?
A: No, the commitment to purchasing the allotments is all that is required for membership.
New members commit to a full year of membership (two allotments) at a minimum and
can cancel any time after that commitment has been met.
Q: What other benefits are included with my membership?
A: All members will have priority access to new releases, meaning they will receive
the wines prior to the general public, and have the option to purchase beyond their
allotment. They will also receive invitations and/or discounts to winery events. They
will also be entitled to two free tastings per year, for a group size of 6 or less.
Q: When are the allotments?
A: There will be two allotments per year, one in the spring semester and one in the
fall semester. We are still in the planning stage so we do not have the dates set
as of now. However, the processing dates will be communicated to you weeks in advanced,
if not months.
Q: What will be included in my allotment?
A: Allotments will be comprised of a variety of new releases as well as interesting
library wines.
Q: Can I edit my allotment?
A: Yes! About two weeks prior to each allotment, you will be notified of the wines
that will be included in your allotment as well as be given a window to log into your
account and adjust your allotment however you like. You are also welcome to reach
out out to us directly, and we will help you with the process.
Q: Can I add wines to my allotment?
A: Of course! The same process as editing your order would apply, and again, you are
more than welcome to reach out to us directly for help. We LOVE hearing from our members!
Q: What events can I attend as a member?
A: At the very least the winery will be hosting two allotment Pick Up Parties per
year. They will be scheduled soon after the allotment processing date so members can
come to the event, try current releases, try library wines, and pickup their allotment.
This is a developing program, but as we develop more and more ways to engage the public,
we will continue to be sure to include benefits towards our members.
