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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 41 MIN

The Road to becoming the Assistant Winemaker of Napa Valley College

from Beyond the Pour Podcast by California Tastings · host Nilu Afshar

In this episode, I get to chat with Oscar Navarro, the assistant winemaker at Napa Valley College’s groundbreaking Viticulture and Winery Technology program.A proud alumnus of the program himself, Oscar has transformed his passion for wine into a remarkable career, helping shape the next generation of winemakers through hands-on education at the college’s teaching winery. With a story that embodies dedication and opportunity, he’s here to share his journey, insights into Napa Valley’s wine industry, and the exciting future of wine education. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit californiatastings.substack.com

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