(July 11, 2023; St. Helena, CA) – Somerston Estate, a premier Napa Valley Cabernet house located on an expansive 1,682-acre property in the picturesque eastern Vaca range, has announced the launch of its “Winemaker Lunch” series. Hosted at the estate by Director of Viticulture & Winemaking, Co-Founder Craig Becker and Winemaker Cody Hurd, this intimate experience will feature seasonal, artfully crafted menus by Somerston’s new Estate Executive Chef Dan Solomon, designed to pair exquisitely with Somerston Estate’s limited-production wines.
Beginning July 21, a limited number guests will have the opportunity to travel to the estate to enjoy a distinctive lunch and wine experience while gaining an inside look into the various farming and winemaking processes that define Somerston’s renowned wines. Offered until October 20, each lunch takes place from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Tickets are $225 per person, with exclusive pricing available for Somerston Preferred Access members. For more intimate private
gatherings, groups of eight or more may also arrange their own dedicated lunch on an alternate date for $350 per person. To make reservations, visit: https://www.exploretock.com/
July 21: The inaugural lunch takes guests into the heart of the vineyard, exploring the early stages of fruit set and veraison, and offering an inside look into the 2023 harvest.
August 18: As summer progresses, guests will learn about the meticulous preparations involved in readying the vineyard and cellar for the imminent arrival of freshly harvested fruit.
September 22: The splendor of Napa Valley in the fall is the backdrop for the September lunch, where guests will witness the bounty of the region and taste fruit at various stages of ripeness.
October 20: The final lunch in the series coincides with the exciting harvest period, offering guests a glimpse into the bustling winery operations, a tour of the facilities, and interaction with Somerston’s dedicated cellar crew for a deeper understanding of top-tier wine production.
“At Somerston Estate, our passion for excellence is woven into every vine and bottle made at our estate, and with this new series, we aim to bring our patrons closer to the rich agricultural heritage that defines our wines,” says Craig Becker. “We look forward to sharing our passion for viticulture, the beauty of our estate, and the exceptional flavors of our wines and Chef Solomon’s artfully crafted dishes.” For more information about Somerston Estate and its offerings, please visit www.somerstonestate.com.
About Somerston Estate
Nestled in the eastern Vaca range of the Napa Valley, Somerston Estate is a 1,682-acre property that houses two premier wine brands: Priest Ranch and Somerston Napa Valley. With 236 acres of vines, the estate’s Somerston Vineyard encompasses two valleys, 17 distinct vineyard sites and 140 unique blocks, with elevations spanning 800 to 1,650 ft. Under the direction of Director of Viticulture & Winemaking, Co-Founder Craig Becker, and the experienced winemaking, vineyard management, and hospitality team, the collective focus centers on celebrating a rich agricultural heritage through leadership-driven viticulture and viniculture practices and cultivated wine and food experiences.
Established in 2007, Priest Ranch is dedicated to cultivating excellence in wine and land stewardship, building an atmosphere of hospitality and camaraderie, and creating wines of uncommon quality. Priest Ranch produces a collection of unexpected proprietary blends and Bordeaux varietal wines reflective of the full diversity of the Somerston Estate. Guests can visit the Priest Ranch tasting room in the heart of downtown Yountville to savor a selection of wines in a lively setting, complete with food and wine pairings, live music and more. For details on Priest Ranch, visit www.priestranchwines.com. For reservations, visit exploretock.com/
Somerston Napa Valley represents the evolution of the estate’s legacy, specializing in meticulously crafted wines made in limited quantities, exclusively during exceptional vintages. Somerston Napa Valley wines capture the essence of mountain fruit and offer a singular expression of select single estate blocks that merit bottling. Located in the hills 10 miles east of St Helena, guests may visit Somerston Estate to experience a deeper understanding of the wines and property through exclusive tours and tastings at the winery. Available by appointment only, more information can be found at www.somerstonestate.com.
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