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Maggie and Stephen Oetgen invite guests to today’s luncheon at Ashe Vineyard, a spectacular estate set in the heart of Oakville, among sun-kissed vines and gently rolling hills. 

Commissioned for Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Season, The Judgment of Paris is a one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, inspired by the legendary 1976 blind tasting that transformed the world of wine.

Admission-free. Reservations are recommended. 
Creating a work of art, whether in a concert hall or on a screen, often begins and ends with teamwork. Led by composer Jake Staley and writer Bekah Brunstetter, this masterclass explores how television and entertainment professionals achieve storytelling success through collaboration, examining the creative and technical aspects of composing music for the screen. 

Admission-free. Reservations are recommended. 
Cellist Sonya Moomaw has gained national recognition for her expressive musicianship and technical command. She has earned top prizes in major competitions, including the National Sphinx Competition and the Music Teachers National Association Strings Competition, and has been featured on National Public Radio’s From the Top.

Few wineries are as deeply woven into the fabric of Napa Valley as Freemark Abbey. Founded in the 19th century and shaped by generations of stewardship, the estate has been part of some of the most defining moments in California wine history, including the most famous of them all. 

Melanie Hamrick, Joanna DeFelice, and Christine Shevchenko bring their exhilarating production, A Night at the Ballet, to Napa for the annual Dance Gala. The program features highlights from some of the world's most beloved classical ballets, including Don Quixote, Diana & Acteon, and Le Corsaire. The evening also includes a special appearance by guest artist Nicholas Palmquist.

Tonight’s Patron Dinner is held at Castello di Amorosa, Dario Sattui’s breathtaking 121,000-square-foot, 13th-century-style Tuscan castle. Its towering walls, open-air courtyard, and medieval architecture set the stage for a night of celebration.

7801 St Helena Highway, Oakville
Robert Mondavi Winery has shaped American winemaking for more than 50 years. Recently reopened after a major renovation, the estate now offers immersive experiences overlooking the famed To Kalon Vineyard. An original Festival partner, the winery continues its legacy of innovation, hospitality, and exceptional Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Seven Stones Estate is a sanctuary where land, wine, art, and culture have been sources of inspiration since its inception. The land was once home to the Mishewal Wappo, whose name for this place, Talahalusi, means "beautiful land," a description that still holds.

Admission-free. Reservations are recommended.
 Praised for playing that is “immaculately voiced” and richly nuanced, pianist Steven Lin brings a vibrant program to life with virtuosity, imagination, and expressive depth. Experience the power and intimacy of great piano music up close in a performance that showcases the piano’s extraordinary range of color and character.