Learn, sip and savor at the world's premier culinary college. The CIA Greystone Experience includes shopping for everything culinary, public cooking classes and demonstrations, wine classes, and of course, superb dining at the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant.

Cooking classes
Be among the first non-professionals to take a food or wine class at CIA Greystone. Learn to create tasty dishes inspired by the Napa Valley way of life and other alluring locations such as the traditional tapas bars of Spain and the small village cafés along the Mediterranean coast.

Wine classes:
Come to the ideal place to learn about wine - the CIA at Greystone, located in the heart of the Napa Valley. With its state-of-the-art facilities and impressive roster of teaching talent, it is a mecca for wine lovers.

Sophisticated Palate Programs:
Sophisticated Palate and Epicurean Adventures are located in California’s Napa Valley. Awaken your senses! Indulge your passion for food, wine, and cooking. CIA Sophisticated Palate offers the ultimate culinary vacation.

In an intimate learning environment of just 12 participants, Chef John Ash and CIA faculty will introduce you to bold cuisines. You'll explore the subtleties of food and wine pairing, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow food aficionados. And you'll do it all in a region that's home to a vibrant community of chefs and bursting with fresh, flavorful ingredients.

Food and Wine Pairing Program:
Aroma Seminar & Food and Wine Pairing for the non-professional
"A Journey into Sensory Awareness"
Participants will come away with some basic templates to operate from as they put food and wine together. You'll have a much better understanding of how to make positive matches happen in your own kitchens as well as outside dining experiences!