Local Event Premier Host
Cost: $495 to $750
This is over $7,000 in great cabernet! Targeting 20 guests (when sold out). We will open and taste at least 20 wines (minimum one bottle per guest) at this fantastic Cabernet based dinner. Learn about the future of Cabernet, lean into the past, and see what the smaller top producers are doing to this amazing industry. The event is paired with a multi-course steak dinner provided by Jar restaurant with the legendary Chef Suzanne Tracht. Then the wines are served 3 at a time blind
THE CABERNET DINNER MENU
- FIRST COURSE -
Roasted Breast of Duck
potato pancake
kumquat shallot confit
- SECOND COURSE -
Rack of Lamb
favas, tendrils
cabernet reduction
- THIRD COURSE -
Roasted Prime New York Strip
long cooked greens au jus,
creamy horseradish
PlusJar French Fries
- FOURTH COURSE -
Individual Cheese Plates
- DESSERT COURSE -
Mini Chocolate Brownie
coffee and tea
*We can accommodate any dietary restrictions with a 72 hour notice.
THE WINE LIST
3 Whites
1. Marciano, “Massaglia” Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2013
2. O’Shaughnessy “Children’s Garden” Sauvignon Blanc, Oakville, Napa Valley 2014
3. Plinth, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2021
18 Reds
1. Scarecrow, Napa Valley 2012 by Celia Welch - 99 points
2. Arkenstone Vineyards, Estate Red, Napa Valley, 2018 by Sam Kaplan - 98 points
3. Colgin, Jubilation, Napa Valley, 2018 - 98 points
4. Crescere Wines, Alexander Valley, 2018 (New Producer) by Philippe Melka
5. Dalla Valle Vineyards Maya, Napa Valley, 2012 (Old School Cult) - 96 points
6. BLIND - A Blind Wine Always Creates A Fun Discussion
7. Hundred Acre, "Ark Vineyard", Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2018 - 99 points
8. Institution Winery, Erba Vineyard, Napa Valley, 2018 by Rusell Bevon - 98 points
9. J. Bookwalter Wines, Volumeten, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2020 - 96 points (Big Time Washington Producer Making Noise)
10. Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley, 2018 - 100 points
11. Jurisdiction, Napa Valley, 2018 by Philippe Melka - 97 Points
12. Keever Vineyards Estate, Napa Valley, 2016 by Celia Welch - 97 points
13. Maroon Wines, Special Reserve, Maroon Vineyard, Coombsville, 2018 by Philippe Melka
14. Maybach Family Vineyards, Amoenus, Napa Valley, 2019 - by Thomas Rivers Brown - 97 Points
15. Perliss Estate, 'The Ravens' Napa Valley, 2018 by Arron Pott
16. Pott, Smoke, Pott Art! Vineyard, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, 2020 by Arron Pott
17. Screaming Eagle, Second Flight, Napa Valley 2019 - 96 points (Valued at $1,200)
18. Summit Lake Vineyards, "Emily Kestrel", Howell Mountain, 2018 (New Howell Mountain Darling that won its flight in the last Cab Dinner)
*Wine list may change without notice (one bottle will be opened per paying guest)
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