Master Class with Lisa Perrotti-Brown & Thomas Rivers Brown
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown & Thomas Rivers Brown
MW Master Class
Join legendary winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown for an intimate and educational tasting that explores the remarkable diversity of his winemaking portfolio. Guided by Thomas and acclaimed wine critic Lisa Perrotti-Brown, this exclusive Master Class will feature a curated flight of 8–10 current-release wines representing exceptional vineyards and appellations from the Sonoma Coast to Napa Valley.
Guests will gain a rare behind-the-scenes look at Thomas’s approach to winemaking, from his work as a hands-on, full-service winemaker to his role as a trusted consultant for many of California’s most celebrated estates. Along the way, Thomas and Lisa will discuss terroir, vineyard expression, winemaking philosophy, and the nuances that distinguish each wine and region.
Whether you are a longtime admirer of Thomas Rivers Brown’s extraordinary wines or eager to deepen your appreciation of Napa and Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, this promises to be one of the most engaging and insightful wine seminars of the year.
Limited to just 60 guests.
Thomas Rivers Brown
Thomas Rivers Brown was born in Sumter, South Carolina. Thomas graduated from the University of Virginia after studying economics and literature. After graduation he followed his passion for wine to the Napa Valley where he began his career at Turley Wine Cellars in December 1997. From there, he has gone on to become winemaker and consultant for Schrader Cellars, Double Diamond, Far Niente, Maybach Family Vineyards, Round Pond, Outpost, Pulido-Walker, Revana, Mondavi and many other brands including his own Rivers-Marie, Aston Estate, Caterwaul & Dorsey.
Thomas has an unwavering dedication to detail which drives his success in the wine industry. As a winemaker his gift is to make wine that is the purest expression of the site, where the wines are made with minimal intervention. As an expert consultant in the wine industry, he oversees all aspects of vineyard development and management. This is the reason why he made history as the youngest American winemaker to score two perfect 100 point ratings from Robert M. Parker, followed by the only two 100 point ratings from James Laube at the Wine Spectator.
Thomas has continued to receive high scores, many accolades and fame across the world for his wines. To date Thomas has made over sixty wines that have received 100 point scores.
He also makes it a priority to give to his community by sponsoring many charitable events as well as mentoring and training the next generation of winemakers.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Lisa Perrotti-Brown has spent over 25 years in the wine industry, living and working in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and now Napa, California. In 2008, she became a Master of Wine and received the Madame Bollinger Medal for excellence in wine tasting. That same year, she started working for Robert M. Parker, Jr. at The Wine Advocate. In 2013, she was named editor-in-chief of Robert Parker Wine Advocate and RobertParker.com, serving as the publication’s critic for Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Sonoma County wines. Lisa’s first book, Taste Like a Wine Critic: A Guide to Understanding Wine Quality, was published in 2015. In 2021, she left Robert Parker Wine Advocate to co-found The Wine Independent, where she remained for three years, covering the wines of Bordeaux and California. In 2025, she founded The Wine Palate, a new kind of wine publication that offers unbiased, expertly judged wine reviews and a proprietary Palate Matcher, enabling users to find wines that accurately match their palate preferences.
