Immersion Events are generally in-person events that takes place at the location of that event’s winery host. The host will offer tours of their facility and presentations by their own winemakers. Those demonstrations will be complemented by educational presentations that will vary depending on the location and on the “hot issues” facing the industry at that time.
Immersion Events
Fall 2021 Immersion Event | November 5-7
Join the Gonzaga University Wine Institute and Gonzaga's Office of Alumni Relations for a three-day immersion event in beautiful Napa, California at Vinedge Winery. Hosted by Gonzaga alumnus Russell Bevan, celebrated winemaker at Tench Vineyards, this immersion is open to both Gonzaga alumni and certificate students alike.
Saturday, Nov. 6 Itinerary
10:00 AM
- Welcome from the GU Wine Institute
- Keynote: Russell Bevan, Gonzaga alumnus and celebrated winemaker for Tench Vineyards, Bevan Cellars, and Adversity Cellars
- Tour of Vinedge Vineyards
- Wine Tasting
11:30 PM Lunch at Vinedge
1:00 PM Wine Industry Speakers (required for GUWI Certificate participants)
3:30 PM Wine & Cheese Networking Reception (in downtown Napa)
*Attendees will be invited to participate in optional (additional cost) activities organized by the Gonzaga Alumni Association on November 5 and November 7.
Registration is closed.
Please note: Participants should arrange for their own travel and hotel accommodations in the Napa area. Participants must also agree to abide by whatever COVID-19 protocols are imposed by the state of California and Gonzaga University at the time of the event. The event organizers will provide detailed information on COVID-19 protocols to all registrants closer to the event date.
Future Immersion Events
Gonzaga Wine Institute In Florence, Italy | May 22-26, 2022
Join us for the second edition of our business, law and wine experience in beautiful Florence, Italy. Stay with us in a private villa, explore Tuscany with day-trip excursions to wineries and cultural sites, and learn about winemaking from the Marchesi Antinori, Italy’s most prominent winemaking family. Participants will also have the chance to participate in our International Human Rights Conference, earn CLE credit (applications pending), and meet scholars from around the globe. Email Jessica Kiser for more details.
Do you have an idea for an Immersion event location? If you would love an excuse to revisit a favorite winery from your past, or you have connections that you would like to share, we are always on the search for new Immersion Event locations. Feel free to reach out to the Wine Institute Director, Jessica Kiser.
Past Immersion Events
Spring 2021 Immersion Event
Our Spring Immersion Event took place virtually on March 27, 2021 and was hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, WA.
Chateau Ste. Michelle organized an exciting, virtual, interactive event that allowed participants to hear from the winery’s experts about the unique challenges of growing grapes in Washington and engage with its winemakers on their full “Vine to Wine” winemaking process. The immersion culminated in a Wine Blending virtual course and tasting experience.