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The Graduate Wine Collective

The Graduate Wine Collective is the Cal Alumni Association’s alumni wine club. As members of the club, alumni are introduced to premier wines made by wineries and vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and beyond that are connected to Cal alumni. Proceeds from The Graduate Wine Collective support the Cal Alumni Association’s alumni and student programs.

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How It Works

Cal alumni interested in joining our wine club can sign up and select shipment preferences at thegraduatewinecollective.com.

All registered club members will receive three wine shipments per year, featuring wines hand-selected by UC Berkeley wine experts and aficionados. Each shipment will have other wine-tasting complements, including, but not limited to:

  • Autographed wine bottles
  • Recipes for dishes that pair well with the wines
  • Tasting notes

The Graduate Wine Collective’s shipment schedule:

  • November
  • February
  • May

Note: The arrival of a member’s first shipment will vary depending on when members join in the cycle.

How Wines Are Selected

All wines are selected through a blind tasting by an alumni panel.

UC Berkeley Alumni

Visit our alumni wineries page for a list of UC Berkeley connected wineries.

Current Shipment

Our Summer 2022 shipment features:

  • Angels & Cowboys Brut Rosé, Healdsburg
    Yoav Gilat ’05, founder and managing partner
  • 2018 Kendric Vineyards Pinot noir, Marin
    Stewart Johnson ’88, winemaker
  • 2017 Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
    Justin Carr ’97, winemaker 
  • 2018 Berryessa Gap Petite Sirah, Yolo County
    Corinne Martinez ’85, president, coo, co-founder and co-owner
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Join our wine club and receive three wine shipments per year, featuring wines hand-selected by UC Berkeley wine experts and aficionados.

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UC Berkeley’s Alumni-Owned Wineries

UC Berkeley alumni are making their mark on the winemaking business in Napa Valley, Sonoma, and beyond. Here’s a list of wineries and vineyards founded, operated, owned, or managed by UC Berkeley alumni.

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Upcoming Alumni Events

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19

Workshop | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Watercolor Workshop with Gary Bukovnik

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23

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Presentation: Career Services | 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Networking Virtually and In-Person

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26

Reading - Literary | 7:00 - 8:00 pm

On the Same Page presents: Interior Chinatown: An Evening with Charles Yu and Philip Kan Gotanda

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Cal Alumni in the Wine Industry

Career

Bears in Business: Giorgio Tavecchio

In 2008, Giorgio Tavecchio ’12 walked onto the Cal football team. Years later, his UC Berkeley experience still shapes his careers both as an NFL placekicker and winemaker.

Pinot Noir Crush

An alumna pursues her passion in the vineyard. Merry Edwards ’70 describes her fascination with pinot noir like a romance. “How do you decide who you fall in love with?” she said. “You can’t really respond to that. You fall in love because you fall in love.” The comparison makes more sense when you know that […]

Tip of the Tongue: The Words We Use to Describe Wine “Changes” How it Tastes

You’re at an international dinner party, with friends from France, Italy, and China. Someone opens a bottle of wine. After a sip, you say, “That’s a big red, with strong blackberry and raspberry flavors. It’s delicious!” Your neighbors disagree with you on the verdict. The Chinese guest is confused by the description, while the French […]
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