Solage Kicks Off Three-Day Celebration of Regional Wine and Cuisine with Special Overnight Package
Calistoga, Calif. (April, 2018) – Solage, an Auberge Resort, known for its welcoming vibe and a stylish spontaneity, has partnered with the Calistoga Wine Growers to host the fifth annual Calistoga Food & Wine Event, a three-day celebration of Upper Valley grape growers, farmers, chefs and makers from Thursday, May 10 through Saturday, May 12, 2018. Founded by Solage in 2013, the annual event brings together community and travelers through the wine, food and live music which honors the region.
“Solage is thrilled to once again gather together the talent behind the best food and wines in the region for full-bodied fun,” said Philip Kendall, managing director of Solage, an Auberge Resort. “From farm-fresh local cuisine prepared by the region’s most celebrated chefs to the finest bottles of wine produced by local vintners, we look forward to welcoming guests to one of the most anticipated celebrations of Calistoga.”
To welcome guests into the valley and provide an enhanced experience for this special three-day event, Solage is offering the Calistoga Food & Wine Package, which includes accommodations in a studio with a private terrace and two tickets to the Grand Tasting event.
The weekend will kick off Thursday, May 10 with an exclusive reception featuring the flavors and vision of five local wineries and chefs at Bennett Lane Winery, where views of the Mayacamas Mountains are as captivating as the culinary creations. On Friday, May 12 participants can delight in the joy of a master class on making fresh pasta taught by Solbar Executive Chef Massimo Falsini who will draw on his Italian roots to guide participants through the techniques for creating perfect pappardelle noodles, as well as filling and crimping homemade ravioli. That evening, participating restaurants in the town of Calistoga beckon with customized dinner menus in support of the festival, with some menus including wine pairings and complimentary corkage for Calistoga AVA wines.
The weekend culminates Saturday, May 12 at Solage for the signature Grand Tasting event where, surrounded by breathtaking views of Calistoga, guests will enjoy unique local wines from over 40 wineries, live music and light bites from Solbar and local restaurants.
Availability for all Calistoga Food & Wine Events are limited and requires tickets to be purchased in advance on Eventbrite. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the Calistoga Firefighter’s Association.
Participating Calistoga wineries include 2880, Amici Cellars, August Briggs Winery, Baldacci Vineyards, Barlow Vineyards, Bennett Lane Winery, Bragg Vineyards, Canard Vineyard, Chateau de Vie, Chateau Montelena, Clos Pegase, Coquerel Family Estate Wines, Davis Estates, Dutch Henry, Fairwinds Estate Winery, Harris Estate Vineyards, Hindsight Vineyards, Huge Bear Wines, Jack Brooks Vineyard, Jax Vineyards, Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Jones Family Vineyards, Kenefick Ranch Vineyards, Knighton Family Vineyards, La Sirena, Olabisi, Phifer Pavitt Wine, Poggi Wines, Romeo Vineyards & Cellars, Sebright Cellars, Shypoke, Storybook Mountain Vineyards, Sterling Vineyards, Summers Estate Winery, Switchback Ridge, Tofanelli Wines, Tom Eddy Winery, T-Vine, Twomey Cellars, Von Strasser/Lava Vine and Weppler Vineyards.
Participating restaurants include the Lakehouse at Calistoga Ranch, Madera at Rosewood Sand Hill, Evangeline, Veraison and more.
About Solage, An Auberge Resort
Solage, An Auberge Resort redefines “fun” in the heart of California wine country with 89 design-focused and environmentally conscious studios, each featuring complimentary cruiser bicycles for guests use and a 130-foot landmark swimming pool. A local favorite and destination for foodies, the resort is home to Solbar, a restaurant that offers a living menu that has no borders and is guided by the seasons. The award-winning Spa Solage offers 20,000 square feet of health and wellness with 14 treatment rooms, Bathhouse, state-of-the-art gym and a Yoga & Movement Studio with complimentary daily fitness classes. Since opening in 2007, Solage has garnered numerous industry awards, including recent appearances on the Condé Nast Traveler 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards List and U.S. News’ Best Hotels of 2018 List. For more information, please visit www.solage.aubergeresorts.com. Follow Solage, An Auberge Resort on facebook.com/SolageResort and on Twitter @SolageResort.
About Calistoga Wine Growers
Located at the top of the Napa Valley, Calistoga Wine Growers (CWG) mission is to promote and protect the past, present and future of grape growing and winemaking in the Calistoga AVA. The AVA was approved in 2009 and became official in 2010 though it has always been considered a unique wine grape growing location, with viticultural and winery census data dating to 1880 listing Calistoga as a distinct region separate from Napa. Rich volcanic bedrock and sediment provide a geologic uniformity, while the AVA’s diverse topography ranges from steep mountains to valley floor making Calistoga entirely unique to other Napa Valley AVAs. The Calistoga AVA is cooled by air currents drawn in from the Russian River; these currents are strong enough to support the sailplanes that were headquartered for years at the Glider port in downtown Calistoga. The hot air rises and mixes with cooling breezes from the Russian River in the late afternoon until after sunset, cooling the valley floor to about 65 degrees. In addition, cooling breezes flow down the slopes of both the Vaca and Mayacamas mountains, and on fog-free nights, the cool air moving downslope can bring the temperature down another 12-15 degrees. Calistoga’s wines, people and businesses make’s a visit a great Napa Valley experience. For more information, please visit www.calistogawinegrowers.com.
About The Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group is comprised of a consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, golf and adventure companies. These organizations include: Gulf States Toyota, GSFSGroup, GSM, US AutoLogistics, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Resorts Collection, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, Diamond Creek Golf Club, Congaree and Legendary Adventures. The Friedkin Group is led by Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin. For more information, visit www.friedkin.com.
