An Unforgettable Evening Awaits…

The Taste of Legacy Dinner

June 21st, 5:30 PM  /  $500 per person, $400 for members

An Unforgettable Evening Awaits…

The Taste of Legacy Dinner

June 21st, 5:30 PM

$500 per person, $400 for members

We’re venturing deep into our library, exploring 40+ years of Grgich Hills Estate’s finest vintages and history! Join us as we bring these bottles, and the stories they tell, into the light.

 

Ivo and our wine making team have personally selected some of the most impressive vintages in our library collection, chosen for their exquisite aging, including a show-stopping 1980 Cabernet Sauvignon – a bottle that is sure to leave an indelible mark on any appreciator of fine wine.

 

Six library reds and whites, selected for their unmatched depth and nuance, will be expertly paired with Chef Juan’s gourmet 5-course dinner.

1980 Cabernet

This meal is designed not only to bring to life the breathtaking depth of flavor that have developed in these beautifully aged wines, but to be a centerpiece around which a select few lucky wine connoisseurs can dine with our Winemaker, hear the untold gems of Grgich Hills’ winemaking, and share their own journey as a wine lover and friend of Grgich Hills Estate.

 

Not only will you enjoy phenomenal fare paired with rare, impeccably aged wines, but the evening will conclude with exclusive access to an expanded offering from our library collection. Commemorate the event by taking home keystone wines to add to your cellar with access to a collection afforded only to a select few. Be guided in your selections by Ivo himself, and call the very pinnacle of Grgich Hills Estate offerings your own.

 

Ivo and Chef Juan, along with the Grgich Hills Estate team can’t wait to share their collective passion with you, a fellow appreciator, by hosting you for this unforgettable meal.

 

If you’d like to learn more about this singular and one-in-a-lifetime evening, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected], or call (707) 963-2784. Seating at this highly exclusive event will be expressly limited, so please, confirm your attendance as soon as possible!

The Architects of your Evening

Ivo Jeramaz

IVO JERAMAZ

Winemaker, VP of Vineyards and Production

Ivo Jeramaz’s journey in the wine industry​ began at Grgich Hills Estate under the tutelage of his uncle, Mike Grgich, in 1986. Head winemaker since 2018, Ivo has pioneered Grgich Hills’ organic practices, situating the winery as an industry leader in regenerative farming and organic winemaking.

Ivo Jeramaz

JUAN ZAVALA

Owner and Head Chef, Vineyard Catering, Napa Valley

Juan Zavala is a Culinary Arts graduate of the CIA. His impressive history includes a 23 year tenure as Executive Chef at Christian Brothers in Napa and Culinary Director at Palmaz Vineyards. Chef Juan currently owns and operates Vineyard Catering.

The Menu

Canapes

AHI TUNA TARTARE

wonton chip, black sesame seeds, fermented bean aioli.

 BLUE CORN MASA BOATS

chipotle chicken, queso fresco, watermelon radish.

 MUSHROOM CAPS

spinach, herbed goat cheese, lemon gremolata.

paired with

2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Essence

 

First Course

TROPICAL SALAD

mango, grapefruit, avocado, watercress, goat cheese, smoked salted red quinoa.

paired with

2013 Chardonnay, Paris Tasting Commemorative

 

Second Course

DIVER SCALLOP

sweet corn risotto, pea shoots, orange beurre blanc.

paired with

1991 Zinfandel, Napa Valley

 

Third Course

PISTACHIO CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN

tourne potatoes, black cherry demi glace.

paired with

1980 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa and Sonoma County

 

Fourth Course

PRIME FILET MIGNON

gruyere mashed potato, asparagus, bone marrow butter.

paired with

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville Selection

 

Mignardises

PEACH GALETTE

goat cheese ice cream, honeycomb.

paired with

2006 Violetta, Late Harvest

We’re venturing deep into our library, exploring 40+ years of Grgich Hills Estate’s finest vintages and history! Join us as we bring these bottles, and the stories they tell, into the light.

 

Ivo and our wine making team have personally selected some of the most impressive vintages in our library collection, chosen for their exquisite aging, including a show-stopping 1980 Cabernet Sauvignon – a bottle that is sure to leave an indelible mark on any appreciator of fine wine.

 

Six library reds and whites, selected for their unmatched depth and nuance, will be expertly paired with Chef Juan’s gourmet 5-course dinner.

1980 Cabernet

This meal is designed not only to bring to life the breathtaking depth of flavor that have developed in these beautifully aged wines, but to be a centerpiece around which a select few lucky wine connoisseurs can dine with our Winemaker, hear the untold gems of Grgich Hills’ winemaking, and share their own journey as a wine lover and friend of Grgich Hills Estate.

 

Not only will you enjoy phenomenal fare paired with rare, impeccably aged wines, but the evening will conclude with exclusive access to an expanded offering from our library collection. Commemorate the event by taking home keystone wines to add to your cellar with access to a collection afforded only to a select few. Be guided in your selections by Ivo himself, and call the very pinnacle of Grgich Hills Estate offerings your own.

 

If you’d like to learn more about this singular and one-in-a-lifetime evening, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected], or call (707) 963-2784. Seating at this highly exclusive event will be expressly limited, so please, confirm your attendance as soon as possible!

The Menu

Canapes

AHI TUNA TARTARE

wonton chip, black sesame seeds, fermented bean aioli.

 BLUE CORN MASA BOATS

chipotle chicken, queso fresco, watermelon radish.

 MUSHROOM CAPS

spinach, herbed goat cheese, lemon gremolata.

paired with

2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Essence

 

First Course

TROPICAL SALAD

mango, grapefruit, avocado, watercress, goat cheese, smoked salted red quinoa.

paired with

2013 Chardonnay, Paris Tasting Commemorative

 

Second Course

DIVER SCALLOP

sweet corn risotto, pea shoots, orange beurre blanc.

paired with

1991 Zinfandel, Napa Valley

 

Third Course

PISTACHIO CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN

tourne potatoes, black cherry demi glace.

paired with

1980 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa and Sonoma County

 

Fourth Course

PRIME FILET MIGNON

gruyere mashed potato, asparagus, bone marrow butter.

paired with

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville Selection

 

Mignardises

PEACH GALETTE

goat cheese ice cream, honeycomb.

paired with

2006 Violetta, Late Harvest

The Architects of your Evening

Ivo Jeramaz

IVO JERAMAZ

Winemaker, VP of Vineyards and Production

Ivo Jeramaz’s journey in the wine industry​ began at Grgich Hills Estate under the tutelage of his uncle, Mike Grgich, in 1986. Head winemaker since 2018, Ivo has pioneered Grgich Hills’ organic practices, situating the winery as an industry leader in regenerative farming and organic winemaking.

Ivo Jeramaz

JUAN ZAVALA

Owner and Head Chef, Vineyard Catering, Napa Valley

Juan Zavala is a Culinary Arts graduate of the CIA. His impressive history includes a 23 year tenure as Executive Chef at Christian Brothers in Napa and Culinary Director at Palmaz Vineyards. Chef Juan currently owns and operates Vineyard Catering.