Meet Emma Kluge:
Geologist, Vintner, & Wine Educator

For Emma Kluge, wine has always been about more than what’s in the glass. A fifth-generation California farmer, Emma grew up working on her family’s vineyard in the Mayacamas north of Napa. Her background in geology, hydrogeophysics, and volcanic geochemistry eventually led her around the world. From California to New Zealand and Germany, where she worked in the vineyards of the Mosel River Valley and rediscovered her love of wine.Today, Emma works as a geothermal exploration geologist while tending her family vineyard in her free time. With her WSET II certification and a deep understanding of the relationship between soil, water, climate, people, and place, she offers a uniquely personal way to experience wine.

Offerings

✦ RECOMMENDED WINE PAIRING ✦
‍$75 for up to 3 courses | $25 each additional course
‍Take your meal to the next level with thoughtfully selected wines chosen to complement each course. Emma hand-picks bottles from local and artisanal West Coast wineries, introducing you to distinctive varietals, vintages, and styles.

✦ INTRODUCTION TO WINE TASTING ✦
‍$300 for 6 people | $25 each additional person
Emma joins you in person for an engaging, hands-on wine experience. Building on the recommended wine pairing, this experience introduces the fundamentals of wine tasting through the Five Ss: See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip & Savor.

Designed to be approachable, social, and fun, it’s a chance to explore wine together. No prior wine knowledge required.

✦ STORIES OF THE VINTAGE ✦
‍$500 for 6 people | $50 each additional person
Emma joins you in person for a deeper exploration of the story behind your wine. Building on the wine pairing and tasting experience, you’ll trace a vintage from the geology and soil beneath the vineyard through varietal history, winemaking, and the growers, winemakers, and people who brought it to life.

Drawing on Emma’s background in geology, viticulture, and California farming, this experience is less a lecture than a conversation about land, wine, history, and the people who connect them.

Come curious and leave with a deeper appreciation for what’s in your glass and the place it came from.