SCHOOL of DECANT: 90 Minutes to Mastering BLIND TASTING 10/21/25
Let’s Blind Taste!
We do it every Monday, but this time we’re slowing down and going deeper. Join Master Sommelier Gillian Ballance for a 90-minute guided class on the art of deductive tasting.
Whether you’re here to sharpen your palate, prep for CMS, WSET, or MW exams, or just want to feel more confident calling a wine blind, Gillian’s here to share the tools, structure, and mindset that make tasting make sense. She'll show you how to break down what’s in your glass, step by step!
📍 Where: DECANT Napa — 2999 Solano Ave., Napa, CA
📅 When: Tuesday, October 21 | 6–8 PM
🍷 Tickets: $52
🧿 Bottle Cult Members: Get 10% off with your exclusive promo code.
This event is 21+.
Let’s Blind Taste!
We do it every Monday, but this time we’re slowing down and going deeper. Join Master Sommelier Gillian Ballance for a 90-minute guided class on the art of deductive tasting.
Whether you’re here to sharpen your palate, prep for CMS, WSET, or MW exams, or just want to feel more confident calling a wine blind, Gillian’s here to share the tools, structure, and mindset that make tasting make sense. She'll show you how to break down what’s in your glass, step by step!
📍 Where: DECANT Napa — 2999 Solano Ave., Napa, CA
📅 When: Tuesday, October 21 | 6–8 PM
🍷 Tickets: $52
🧿 Bottle Cult Members: Get 10% off with your exclusive promo code.
This event is 21+.
EVENT FAQs
Please note refund policies in the description of each individual event, as DESTINATION DECANT, Winter Fête, and Private Tastings have different policies.
Default policy unless otherwise noted:
- DECANT will refund 100% of your event ticket purchase to the original form of payment if you cancel via email or phone call up to 72 hours of the event start time.
- You may transfer your ticket to another guest.
- DECANT will refund up to 50% of ticket price (less taxes, promos, or fees) in the form of store credit for cancellations within 72 hours of the event.
- No-shows forfeit any refund or credit.
- Tickets purchased with gift cards are not eligible for refund.
YES. Gift cards can be redeemed for event. However, refunds will not be given for any cancellations of tickets purchased with a gift card.
Subscribed BOTTLE CULT MEMBERS get a 10% discount to most events at DECANT unless otherwise specified. Club Members have a personal Promo Code to enter at check out. Club members enjoy a max of two discounted tickets per event.
DECANT holds a limited number of seats for each class at a special price specifically for restaurant and wine industry professionals who are current candidates for Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced- or Master-level certifications.
Please contact Cara and Simi directly for access to special pricing to our wine education classes and tastings.
DECANT allows certified service animals as outlined by City, State, and Federal Law.
We politely decline attendance by any animals outside of those guidelines due to Napa Country Department of Health rules.
DECANT is a 21+ space, so no children are allowed at our classes.
At checkout, add an "order note" to inform us of other ticketed guests who are a part of your party, or send us an email and we'll do our best to accommodate seating requests.
Please contact us regarding any food allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate. Food Allergies may not be accommodated for classes with guest chefs, but we will do our best. Send us a note to napa@decantbottleshop.com with any concerns.
We'd love to have you! Please contact us for any press inquiries at cara@decantsf.com
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