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DetailsCabernet Classic is Napa Valley's Premiere Event focused specifically on Cabernet in all varieties. The three-day gathering will bring together Master Sommeliers, wine aficionados, industry experts, and world-class wineries in celebration of Cabernet Sauvignon, the region’s most renowned varietal. In honor of the event, $30,000 will be donated to the SommFoundation to help support and enable scholarships for the country’s next generation of winemakers, Master Sommeliers, and wine experts.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022
 
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM Event Registration & Information Table Open.
 
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Lapstolle Winery Lunch. Pair Friday’s lunch with wine from Chile’s Lapostolle, the 2005 Winner of Wine Spectators Wine of the Year.
 
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Legendary Cabernet
Taste some of the greatest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards worldwide. Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher and Thomas Price will transport you directly to the vineyards virtually. Master Sommelier Jay Fletcher, Master of Wine Ashely Hausman, Advanced Sommelier Erik Elliot.
Featured wines include: Yalumba, The Caley, Australia, 2016 | Catena Zapata, Nicolas Catena Zapata, Argentina, 2009 | Chateau Pape Clement, Bordeaux, France, 2014 | Chateau Pichon Lalande, Bordeaux, France, 2017 | Gaja Darmagi, Piedmont, Italy, 2018 | Rampolla, Vigna D’Alceo, Tuscany, Italy, 2015 | Heitz, Martha’s Vineyard
 
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Taste of Cabernet Winemakers Dinner
 
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM Behind the Bottle with Master Sommeliers - Join the SommFoundation team an informal tasting session, and enjoy some of the old and rare wines from the SommFoundation Cellar, discuss the state of wine for 2022, and have a chance for Q&A. 
 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2022
 
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM Event Registration & Information Table 
  
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Cabernet Retrospective Panel-led Tasting 
Taste some of the greatest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards worldwide. Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher and Thomas Price. will transport you directly to the vineyards virtually. Panelists: Master Sommelier Jay Fletcher, Master of Wine Ashely Hausman, Winemaker Donald Patz.
Featured wines include: La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, 2004 | La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, 2018 | Mt Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt Veeder, 2016 | Mt Brave Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder, 2018 | Freemark Abbey, Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard, Rutherford, 2011 | Freemark Abbey, Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard, Rutherford, 2014 | Secret Door, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sage Ridge Vineyard, St Helena | Secret Door, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sage Ridge Vineyard, St Helena
 
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Winemakers Lunch
 
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Cabernet Grand Tasting Festival - Join us for the 2022 Cabernet Classic Grand Tasting Festival on the Village Lawn at The Meritage Resort and Spa. Sip wines from over 30 wineries from Napa Valley and beyond. Taste small bites from Napa’s local restaurateurs while enjoying the shade with a view of the vineyards. The event is located on the Village Lawn. 
Feature wines include: Duckhorn, Canvasback | Penfolds, Beringer | Louis Martini | DAOU, Paul Hobbs | Hickinbotham | Vasse Felix | Lapostolle | Catena Zapata | Heit | Hall | Far Niente | Xanadu
 
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Taste of Cabernet Winemakers Dinner
 
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Anything but Cabernet Bar - Imbibe in something other than Cabernet. Winemakers showcase other varietals, craft cocktails, and more.
 
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022
 
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Event Registration & Information Table
 
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Winemakers Brunch
 
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Around the World with Cabernet - Panel-led Tasting 
Taste some of the greatest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards worldwide. Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher and Thomas Price will transport you directly to the vineyards virtually. Panelists: Master Sommelier Jay Fletcher, Master of Wine Ashely Hausman, Winemaker Donald Patz.
Featured wines include: Australia – Vasse Felix, Tom Cullity Cabernet  | Chile – Lapostolle, La Parcelle 8 Cabernet, 2015 | New Zealand – Villa Maria Ngakirikiri Cabernet | Italy – Bindi Sergardi, Mocenni Particella 91 | Italy – Rampolla, Vigna D’Alceo, Tuscany, 2015 | USA, Washington – Delille Cellars, Grand Ciel, 2018 | France – Château Cantenac Brown, Margaux, 2018

Are you interested in learning more? Stay tuned for new podcasts about the Cabernet Classic and feel free to tune in and listen to Ben Lazzarini as he discusses the 2022 Chardonnay Classic with engaging guests and insights. 

General TermsThe Cabernet Classic is committed to the health and safety of our guests, volunteers, and talent. All Cabernet Classic events are ticketed and non-refundable but may be transferred. Attendees must be at least 21 years old or older.
Refund PolicyAll events, prices, personalities, performances, venues, dates, and times are subject to change without notice.  All sales are final.  This ticket will not be replaced, refunded, or exchanged for any reason whatsoever.  This ticket may not be resold for more than $1 over the original admission price, nor may any resale occur on any property where an event is being held.
Cancellation PolicyCabernet Classic is a rain or shine event. If the Cabernet Classic is canceled your tickets will be transferred to a later date or refunded at face value.
Item Transfer PolicyTickets may be transferred to another person, that is 21 years old or older.
Age RestrictionAll attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Please bring valid government-issued photo identification such as a driver's license or passport for proof of age. No one under the age of 21, including children in strollers accompanied by their parents, will be admitted to this event unless noted otherwise.
Miscellaneous PoliciesBy using this ticket, the Holder hereby grants Event Organizers and their affiliates and licensees the irrevocable, transferable, perpetual right and license to record (by photograph, film, and any other method or device) the Holder’s name, voice, image and likeness while at the Event (the “Recordings”) and publish, print, display, or use such Recordings for any and all purposes, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised.