Big Easy Extravaganza with Tedeschi Family Winery, November 14-19, 2024

Tedeschi Family Winery

Mario Tedeschi

Mario brings with him 15+ years of grape growing and winemaking experience in Napa Valley. Raised on Spring Mountain, he learned at an early age how to tend vines and assist in winemaking practices while working alongside his father Emil, a 3rd generation Napa Valley vintner. Mario’s previous projects have included working under notable winemakers Scott Harvey and David Sundberg, closely tied to brands including Tedeschi Family Winery, Scott Harvey Wines, Eeden Vineyards, and Northbrook. Today Mario oversees vineyard management operations at his family’s Tedeschi Company, specializing in northern premium AVAs including Spring Mountain District, Diamond Mountain, Chalk Hill, Calistoga, and St. Helena. Grape clients from his vineyards under management have included The Prisoner, Black Stallion, Cain, Merus Estates, Herzog Wine Cellars, LOLA, Pellegrini, and Saddleback Cellars. Mario is especially passionate about one property in particular – the Cabernet vineyard on the Calistoga Tedeschi estate. In 2018 he began replanting his father’s vines, the 3rd generation of vines on this property.

Ashley Palmer – Wine Club Manager

Ashley came to us at the introduction of her father, a longtime friend and fan of Tedeschi wines. Born in Texas, Ashley’s parents moved her and her family to Napa Valley when she turned 9 years old. Spreading her wings, Ashley completed her Degree in Viticulture at Napa Valley College in 2015. Initially, she was prepping lab samples and working with an accounting department at a local wine lab, until we realized her bright personality landed her a position at Tedeschi Family Winery. Since 2016, Ashley has been pouring wine and giving both fun & educational tours to our visitors. She helps Tedeschi Family Wine Club members make the most of their visits to wine country with insider tips on where to stay, eat, and see.

You’re Invited!

Join Mario Tedeschi and Ashley Palmer in that most French of American cities, New Orleans, Louisiana.  This is a bucket list deep dive of wonderful activities spread over five days in the “The Big Easy”, home to jazz, 1001 culinary delights and many historic treasures, and the marvelous wines of Tedeschi Family Winery.