Wine Tasting + Winemaker’s Dinner

Join us for an exciting wine event featuring judging, tasting, and a winemaker’s dinner at The Golf Club at Copper Valley.

WINE JUDGING | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH FROM 9 AM-3PM

Danish methodology with two sets of Judges, Professional and People’s Choice. Awards for Best of Class (5 price categories) and Best of Show from each set of Judges. Also a Best of Show for Domestic producers and International Producers. Free public seating is available.

WINE TASTING | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH FROM 4PM-5:30PM

Eight past winners will be pouring their Cabernet Franc at this event. Enjoy wines up to $100 per bottle! They include Shale Canyon Wines (Arroyo Seca), Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore), Kenéfick Ranch Winery (Napa), L’Autre Côte (Livermore), Dracaena Wines (Paso Robles), Rosa Fierro Cellars (Livermore), Brecon Estate Winery (Paso Robles) and Cuda Ridge Winery (Livermore). Appetizers will also be served. After the wine tasting and appetizers, Vinel8 will be open for dinner and reservations are required. (209) 783-9933.

WINEMAKER’S DINNER | THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH AT 4:30PM

The evening will start off with Keynote speakers talking about Cabernet Franc. Scheduled speakers are Lori Budd, Co-Founder of and winemaker for The Lineage Collection, L’Autre Cote, Steven Kent Winery, all in Livermore, Calif and Pam Starr, Co-Owner, Founder and winemaker at Crocker & Starr Winery in St. Helena. Followed by announcement of awards from previous day competition. The Executive Chef of Vine18 will pair exquisite meals with Cabernet Franc wine featured from each of the keynote speakers!

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