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Napa Valley Unearthed

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What: Napa Valley Unearthed with Gillian Ballance
When: Tuesday, March 28th, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Where: Lambert's BBQ: 401 W 2nd St
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Please welcome Master Sommelier Gillian Ballance to Austin as she leads us through an educational seminar and premium tasting of iconic wines from Napa Valley.

Ms. Ballance began her career at The Rainbow Room, one of the most beloved restaurants in New York City, and worked under Andrea Immer Robinson. While there, Ballance’s thirst for knowledge and passion for wine became evident, so when Andrea became the Beverage Director at the Windows of the World Restaurant, she took Gillian with her.

Her career includes opening up Cello in NYC, Wine and Beverage Director at Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, Plumpjack Group’s Wine Director, Wine Consultant and Sommelier for Bottega Restaurant in Napa Valley, Wine Director at the luxurious Cavallo Point. Currently Ballance is the National Education Manager at Treasury Wine Estates.
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Ballance has been featured in numerous publications like Wine Spectator, Food and Wine Magazine and an abundance of Trade publications. She has also judged at several wine competitions and conducts wine seminars and lectures across the United States.
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​Past Events

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  • Spain Fusion: Food and Wine Educational Experience, 11/10/22
  • "Fascinating Burgenland" Masterclass, 11/10/22
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  • Sardinian Wines of Argiolas with Antonio Argiolas, 10/15/22
  • ATX Somms' Networking "Sip and Social", 9/25/22
  • Wines of Southwest France with Craig Collins, MS and Regional Ambassador Andre Compeyre, 9/19/22
  • Wines of Gusbourne with Laura Rhys, MS, 8/25/22
  • Wines of Greece with Ron Edwards, MS, 8/16/22
  • Retrospective Oregon Tasting with Martin Woods, 6/7/22
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  • Domaine Belargus Tasting with Jon-David Headrick | 4/1/22
  • Blind Tasting with Brian Phillips w/Wilson Daniels | 2/24/22
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