Location

Napa, Sonoma, California, USA

Program Description

Napa and Sonoma are the premier wine-growing regions in the United States. The ability to impressively learn about the wine, food, and culture that influence the region can only be fully accomplished by visiting. Students can visit wineries and speak with owners, visit growers and speak with the farmers, visit nurseries, and discuss varietals. Students will stay together in provided housing, eat together, and learn about enology, viniculture, and viticulture in a non-threatening environment. Classes will be provided in food and wine pairing including how to pair wines of all types with cheeses and chocolates.

Through journal entries, a wine varietal grid, a virtual pairing party, and a final project, the students will share their experiences and note new things they have learned and how they might affect their career choices.

This course includes the study of food, wine, and culture in Napa and Sonoma California. Students will experience culinary classes, wine and food pairing classes, winery visits, and hospitality experiences throughout the week. 

Location Description

Students will travel through Napa and Sonoma visiting wineries and meeting industry professionals.

Director

Tony Kim | kim26jh@jmu.edu | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management

Accommodations

Students will be in shared double rooms.

All meals will be provided as a part of the program.

Additional Items to Consider

All students must be 21 by March 15, 2025 to participate in this class.

Applicant Criteria

Applicants must have a GPA minimum of 2.0

Open to all class levels and majors, including graduate students. 

Open to non-JMU students.