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Cost: $130
"Napa versus Sonoma" wine dinner theme offers a captivating exploration of California's two most prestigious and proximate wine regions, highlighting how geography creates sibling rivalries among the same grape varieties. While both regions are renowned for exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, their distinct microclimates yield notably different styles. Napa Valley, particularly famous for its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, generally offers wines that are bolder, fruit-forward, and denser, thanks to warmer inland temperatures. In contrast, Sonoma County, with its diverse landscape influenced heavily by coastal fog and cooler temperatures, produces wines that tend to be more restrained, elegant, and acidic, favoring nuanced Pinot Noir and vibrant Chardonnay. This theme allows guests to taste the subtle yet significant differences in terroir that distinguish these world-class neighbors.
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