Napa Valley Museum Presents: 2nd Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting

The Napa Valley Museum Yountville brings its popular series of Whisky Tastings to the CIA at Copia in Napa, with more wonderful whiskies and surprising food pairings - curated by Scotch whisky expert James Forbes.

Gather your clan and head for the CIA at Copia in Napa on Saturday, April 6 at 6:00 pm, when we once again observe Tartan Day -- that holiday celebrating the best of Scotland -- with our 2nd Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting. You'll first tour the pop-up version of our "France is a Feast" exhibit at 6:00; then the tasting starts at 6:30 pm (ends at 8:00 pm).

As last year's sold-out Tartan Day tasting, and November's sold-out exploration of "Splurge Worthy Whiskies" proved, single malt whiskies are more popular than ever - and of course, Scotland makes the best in the world! Explore Scotch whisky under the expert tutelage of James Forbes, creator of the Dramophone Whisky app (www.bearshead.com) and Chieftain of Scotland's popular Lonach Highland Gathering & Games (www.lonach.org). Learn to identify in greater depth Scotch's different regions and how a distillery's microclimate affects the taste of its whisky. In the Napa Valley we are all experts at food pairing, so come and discover how Scotch Whisky is the answer to those tricky dishes that don't naturally work with wine.

The evening includes a curated tasting of five great whiskies, food pairings, and a chance to tour the pop-up exhibit "France is a Feast: the Photographic Journey of Paul & Julia Child." Tickets are $50 Museum Members; $65 Non-members; $75 at the door. The CIA at Copia is located at 500 1st Street, Napa, www.ciaatcopia.com. Want dinner after the Tasting? The Restaurant at CIA Copia is open until 10 p.m.; reservations available now at therestaurantatciacopia.com.

Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/napa-valley-museum-yountvilles-2nd-annual-tartan-day-whisky-tasting-tickets-58190437164

Sláinte Mhath!

The Napa Valley Museum Yountville is located at 55 Presidents Circle in Yountville, and is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 to 4 pm. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing unique experiences that enrich the cultural fabric of our community through exhibitions and educational outreach. For more information, call 707.944.0500, email info@napavalleymuseum.org, or visit our website at www.napavalleymuseum.org.

About the CIA at Copia: The CIA at Copia, located at 500 1st Street in downtown Napa,

is an immersive food lover's destination, open to the public, as can only be imagined by The Culinary Institute of America, the world's premier culinary college. CIA has opened its doors to the public and invites guests to get lost in the exciting world of food and wine at this epicurean destination. Offering a state-of-the-art facility, complete with a stadium-sized teaching kitchen, demo theaters, an exclusive food museum featuring culinary artifacts, an Emporium selling gems you never knew you needed from one-of-a-kind kitchen antiques to hand-crafted culinary wares and wines by local artisans, and a gourmet restaurant, there is truly something for everyone.

Peruse the daily class schedule to enroll in a CIA-caliber cooking classes for the home chef (or spend a week in a bootcamp (if you dare), enjoy seasonal events including an outdoor screening series under the stars, or engage in food discussions with expert speaker panels. Take in the best views in downtown Napa from the outdoor garden, upper deck terrace, or amphitheater as you wind down with a glass of wine in hand. Let us entertain you, as we feed your curious mind and your hungry stomach. For more information about The CIA at Copia, visit the website www.ciaatcopia.com and follow on Instagram (@CIAatCopia), Facebook (@CIAatCopia) and Twitter (@CIAatCopia).