GRGICH HILLS ESTATE WITH CHEF BOB HURLEY Join two of Napa Valley’s most highly regarded pillars of wine and cuisine. Chef Bob Hurley teams up with winemaking pioneer Mike Grgich and his amazing wines to serve up a pairing that can tell the story of Napa Valley all by itself.
ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY WITH IN-HOUSE CHEF JEFF MOSHER The open arch of the Robert Mondavi Winery has welcomed millions of guests to share in Robert’s belief that the path to a more gracious lifestyle leads through the appreciation of wine, food, and art. Overlooking the acclaimed To Kalon Vineyard, guests are invited to share in Robert’s passion and celebrate the 2nd Annual Napa Valley Festival with a Crab Feed paired with current and library vintages of Robert Mondavi wines.
LAIL VINEYARDS WITH CHEF PETER HALL Lail Vineyards traces its Napa Valley roots back five generations to the founding of Inglenook in 1879 by Captain Gustav Niebaum, great grand-uncle of Robin Daniel Lail. Join Robin’s daughters, Erin and Shannon, and taste the history in the wine for an indulgent evening at private Mole Hill Estate, with cuisine prepared by one of Napa’s most renowned private chefs: Chef Peter Hall. MATTHIASSON AT SILENUS VINTNERS WITH CHEF MICK SALYER OF ZUZU Taste the fine craft of Matthiasson winemaking complemented by Chef Mick Salyer with his colorful cuisine rooted in the flavors of Spain, Portugal and the Mediterranean. Both chef and vintners are inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients and place emphasis on using organic and sustainable agriculture. Enjoy the freshest cuisine at Silenus Vintners’ stunning multi-winery facility located in the heart of Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District.
SOMERSTON ESTATE WITH CHEF MORGAN ROBINSON OF SMOKE OPEN FIRE COOKING The farm is the foundation of the culinary experience at Somerston. The essence of Somerston will be brought to the table when wines and ranch pair with the masterful open fire cooking techniques of Chef Morgan Robinson. Using red oak and grape vine cuttings in the very preparation of the cuisine, this is a true farm-to-table experience. SULLIVAN WITH EXECUTIVE CHEF JAKE RAND OF EIKO’S Sullivan Vineyards is a family-owned winery nestled in the historic Rutherford District of Napa Valley. Ross and Sean Sullivan, brothers, respectively President and Winemaker, are delighted to share their home and family history. Chef Jake Rand pairs wines with his delectable menu. Dinner will be hosted in the family estate’s private dining room overlooking the lake and surrounding vineyards.
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RAYMOND VINEYARDS WITH HOST JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET AND CHEF MICHEL CORNU Hosting perhaps the most buzzed-about dinner at the 2011 Film Festival, the one-and-only Jean-Charles Boisset and Raymond’s own Chef Cornu pull out all the stops once again. Join them in Raymond’s famous Crystal Cellar for another amazing occasion sure to be raved about.
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DOMAINE CHANDON WITH CHEF PERRY HOFFMAN AT ÉTOILE Guest will dine at Michelin-starred étoile Restaurant at Domaine Chandon with Chef Perry Hoffman. Recently crowned with Food & Wine’s People’s Best New Chef award, Chef Perry Hoffman dons a reputation as one of the culinary world’s brightest-shining stars.
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