{"product_id":"inglenook-napa-masterclass","title":"Inglenook Napa Winemaker MasterClass with Jonathan Tyer","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eJoin Inglenook’s Senior Associate Winemaker Jonathan Tyer for an immersive exploration of one of Napa Valley’s most historic and storied estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew American wineries have a history quite like Inglenook. Established in the heart of Rutherford, the estate became one of Napa Valley’s early icons, earning an international reputation for the quality and ageability of its wines. In 1975, Francis Ford Coppola acquired the property and began a decades-long effort to restore Inglenook to its original identity. After nearly four decades of patient resolve and relentless negotiation, the Coppola family reclaimed the Inglenook name and trademark in 2011. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, Inglenook encompasses approximately \u003c\/span\u003e1,700 contiguous acres\u003cspan\u003e, with nearly 235 acres planted to vineyards. The estate’s remarkable diversity of topography and soils—from loamy, well-drained soils to deeper, finer soils surrounding the Chateau—creates a complex and distinctive expression of Rutherford terroir. It is this sense of place that remains at the heart of Inglenook’s philosophy: allowing the estate itself to speak through wines of character, balance, and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat philosophy is guided by winemaker, \u003c\/span\u003ePhilippe Bascaules\u003cspan\u003e, who joined Inglenook in 2011 after an illustrious career at Château Margaux. Although he returned to Château Margaux in 2016, Bascaules continues to oversee Inglenook as its Director of Winemaking. His approach is rooted in faithfully expressing the Estate’s terroir through what he describes as “rigor, intellectual honesty, and instinctive passion.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoining us to explore that philosophy is \u003c\/span\u003eJonathan Tyer\u003cspan\u003e, Inglenook’s Senior Associate Winemaker. A first-generation American who grew up outside Boston, Jonathan’s interest in winemaking began alongside his grandfather, making homemade wine from grapes trucked in from Lodi, California. That early passion eventually led him from a career in technology to harvest work in Sonoma and winemaking positions with acclaimed producers throughout Napa and Sonoma, including Stonestreet, Lynmar, Sojourn, Ladera, Hall, and Kosta Browne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan joined Inglenook in 2015 and has worked closely with Bascaules ever since, developing a deep understanding of the estate and its approach to producing Napa wines with balance and elegance. Today, he oversees the logistics of day-to-day winemaking operations and offers a unique perspective on how Inglenook’s history, vineyards, and philosophy come together in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this special MasterClass, Jonathan will lead us through a remarkable lineup spanning Inglenook’s white wines, historic Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Zinfandel, and the estate’s legendary \u003c\/span\u003eRubicon\u003cspan\u003e. We’ll explore the evolution of Inglenook, the nuances of Rutherford terroir, and the winemaking decisions that shape these distinctive expressions of one of Napa Valley’s great estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e2023 Inglenook Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e2022 Inglenook Blancaneaux\u003cbr\u003e2018 Niebaum-Pennino 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e2019 Inglenook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e2019 Inglenook Rubicon\u003cbr\u003e2020 Niebaum-Pennino Rutherford Zinfandel Edizione\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25 ticket price includes 1.5 hr tasting of wines and cheese \u0026amp; charcuterie boxes by Baker's Best. Space is limited. All wines will be available for purchase with special event night discounts. Please email chelsea@gordonswine.com if you have any allergies at least 48 hours before the event. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTICKETS CANNOT BE REFUNDED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE EVENT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR WINE FROM MAIN ST. ON THE EVENING OF THE EVENT, PLEASE LET THE WINE DEPARTMENT KNOW AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING (781) 893-1900 EXT. 130 OR EMAILING DAILYFLASH@GORDONSWINE.COM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVENT QUESTIONS? 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