Masters Winemaker Dinner with Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Sip and savor some of Napa Valley's finest wines from Joseph Phelps Vineyards paired with elegant dishes from executive chef of The Meritage Resort and Spa, Ryan Rupp.

This dinner experience inside the elegant Estate Cave at The Meritage Resort will be led by Will Phelps as dinner guests’ travel throughout the famed wine growing regions of Napa Valley and the Sonoma Coast by tasting wines from Joseph Phelps Vineyards. Phelps will provide insights into the flavor profiles and personalities of each wine and help to explain his family’s winemaking history, including how they went from running one of the largest construction companies in the United States to being recognized one of Napa Valley’s premier winemakers.

A reception will begin with live music, wine, and appetizers around The Meritage Resort pool that looks out on Napa’s Grape Crusher Statue and hillside vineyards at 6:30 p.m. A five course dinner in the Estate Cave will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will feature 2012 Insignia and four other famed wines from Joseph Phelps Vineyards.

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Reception
2014 Sauvignon Blanc – St. Helena, Napa Valley
Chilled Pea Soup, Spring Mint
Scallop Ceviche, Leche de Tigre
“Pressed” Ahi Sushi
Pork Cheek Croquette

Dinner
First Course
2013 Chardonnay – Pastorale Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Warm Tenbrink Farm Tomato, Pt Reyes Mozzarella, Saba, Blossoms

Second Course
2013 Pinot Noir – Pastorale Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
Foie Gras Terrine – Textures Silverado Strawberry, Micari Milked Goat Cheese

Third Course
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Swordfish Brandade, Beef Tendon Chicharrón, Young Olives

Fourth Course
2012 Insignia – Napa Valley
Niman Ranch Lamb Loin and Belly, English Pea, Miner’s Lettuce, Morel

Dessert Course
2015 Eisrébe – Napa Valley
Chilled Yuzu Soufflé, Mountain Peach, Green Apple Sorbet, Honey Yogurt

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