Honig Vineyard and Winery
Michael Honig, Proprietor
August 25, 2008
$105.00 per person

In 1964, Louis Honig purchased a 68-acre ranch in the heart of the Napa Valley and planted it with Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Leaving the estate to his children and grandchildren, the family rallied together in 1981 to produce several hundred cases of Louis Honig Sauvignon Blanc as a tribute to his legacy. The wine won a Gold Medal at the Orange County Fair, and thus, the winery was born. Today Louis Honig's vision of bringing his family together to share in the beauty and bounty of Napa Valley, while producing outstanding wines, has become a reality. We are very much looking forward to enjoying these fabulous wines!

Patz & Hall
Donald Patz, Proprietor
September 22, 2008
$110.00 per person

Established in 1988, Patz & Hall embodies the shared vision and collective expertise of four talented friends ' Donald Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz. Together, this dedicated team of individuals has turned a desire to craft benchmark, single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs into one of California's most celebrated artisan wineries. Vintage after vintage, the Patz & Hall Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs are recognized for their evocative character, dramatic flavors and seductive textures. If you are a fan of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this dinner is for you!

Far Niente
Larry Maguire, President and CEO
October 20, 2008
$115.00 per person

Nowhere is the romance of the Napa Valley captured more poignantly than in the stately old stone winery located just south of Oakville. One of California's oldest wineries, it has been transformed into a state-of-the-art winemaking facility that combines the best of both the old and the new worlds. Upon completion of the winery in 1885, the name, Far Niente, translated to 'without a care', was carved in stone on the front of the building where it remains to this day. The winery continues to focus on producing only the two varietal wines of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. We feel very fortunate to welcome back Larry to another winemaker dinner and to taste his incredible wines!

Joseph Drouhin
Laurent Drouhin, Proprietor
November 24, 2008
$115.00 per person

Joseph Drouhin's passion in life was wine. His goal was to offer quality wines bearing his name. Over the past 2 centuries, his family has been committed to the passion of Joseph Drouhin. The helm passed to Robert Drouhin in 1957, and he eagerly acquired vineyards in some of the more prestigious appellations, such as Musigny, Griotte-Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Bonnes Mares, Grands Echézeaux. He was one of the first to believe in the future of Chablis. Since 2003, Robert Drouhin is the Chairman of the Board and his children, Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric each work together in the house that bears their name and was founded in Burgundy by their great grandfather.

Quintessa
Agustin Huneeus, Jr., President, Huneeus Vintners
December 22, 2008
$125.00 per person

The story of Quintessa is really a story of destiny. That this unique property that was quite possibly the best parcel of land in the Napa Valley, had laid untouched for many years. In 1990 Agustin and Valeria Huneeus purchased the land and christened the property, Quintessa: a name that alludes to the five dramatic hills and five distinct microclimates included in the property's diverse geography. In 2002, their dream of the Quintessential Wine Estate, one vineyard that produces one singular estate wine, was realized with the opening of the winery at Quintessa. Touted by Decanter and given 4 stars for their 2003 vintage, Quintessa already has quite a following. Celebrate with us our 20th anniversary of winemaker dinners by toasting to our destiny...