September 8, 2026 (Yountville, CA) — Edgar Antonio, general manager of Bottega Napa Valley, one of Yountville’s premier dining destinations for California-inspired Italian cuisine and fine wines, is pleased to announce dates and presenting producers for the restaurant’s inaugural Bottega Cellar Series, a collection of intimate wine dinners featuring a curated list of producers from California and Italy.
During these intimate, one-night-only events, Bottega will welcome winemakers or owners from each estate to present a selection of wines thoughtfully paired with signature dishes by Bottega’s Executive Chef Alex Espinoza. These multi-course dinners will feature 6 to 8 wines, and each event will be limited to 36 guests.
The lineup includes:
Wednesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. | Peter Michael Winery hosted by owners Paul & Emily Michael
Founded in 1982, Peter Michael Winery is an esteemed winery comprised of 201 planted acres broken intro three estates—Knights Valley (Sonoma County), Seaview (West Sonoma Coast), and Oakville (Napa Valley). Drawing inspiration from the great wineries of Burgundy and Bordeaux, the winery crafts terroir-driven and estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon that stand the test of time. The team will pour wines that are highly allocated and only available to its mailing list— an exciting opportunity to taste rare wines with the owners themselves.
Wednesday, October 14 at 6 p.m. | Rivers-Marie and Casa Piena hosted by winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and owner Carmen Policy
Rivers-Marie and Casa Piena are two remarkable wineries united by acclaimed winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, who has earned nearly 70 perfect 100-point scores in his career thus far. Casa Piena crafts standout Cabernet Sauvignon from its Yountville estate vineyard, balancing Napa richness with old-world Bordeaux elegance. Rivers-Marie, one of Brown’s own labels, produces elegant, site-driven Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay’s that are defined by restraint and shaped by his love of Burgundy.
Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. | Marchesi Antinori hosted by estate manager Glenn Salva
Marchesi Antinori is a historic Tuscan winemaking family that helped pioneer the Super Tuscan movement. With a winemaking legacy dating back to 1385 and continuous family ownership, the business is now led by the 26th generation who continue to guide Marchesi Antinori’s tradition of bold innovation balanced with deep respect for heritage and the land. The dinner will feature a selection of wines from the Antinori portfolio, including Tignanello and Guado al Tasso.
Tuesday, November 17, at 6 p.m. | Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars hosted by winemaker Marcus Notaro
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is a legendary Napa Valley estate established by Warren Winiarski in 1970 in the Stags Leap District. Just six years after its founding, its 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon stunned the world by besting top Bordeaux wines, including two First-Growths, at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, a victory that put California and Napa Valley on the global winemaking map. Join longtime winemaker Marcus Notaro as the estate continues its year-long 50th anniversary celebration of the Judgment of Paris.
Wednesday, December 2. at 6 p.m. | Stony Hill Vineyard and Heitz Cellar hosted by CEO Carlton McCoy Jr.
Lawrence Wine Estates’ Stony Hill Vineyard and Heitz Cellar are two of Napa Valley’s most storied wineries. Founded on Spring Mountain in 1952 by the McCrea family, Stony Hill built its legacy on high-elevation Chardonnay and Riesling, becoming known as one of America’s great white wine producers. Heitz Cellar, founded in 1961 by Joe and Alice Heitz, pioneered single-vineyard designated wines with Napa’s first vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon, helping establish the very idea of site-specific terroir in the valley. Hosted by the dynamic Carlton McCoy, Master Sommelier and CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates.
The launch of this new series is one of many exciting new developments Bottega has made to its already well-established wine program. Championed by co-owners Rich Frank and John Hansen, over the last year, the team has expanded its wine list to include over 800 selections and now features 30 rotating wines by the glass, Coravin offerings and select verticals and horizontals.
Reservations are available via OpenTable for $357 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. All guests must be age 21 and over. For images and logos of partner wineries and Bottega Napa Valley, visit the link here.
About Bottega Napa Valley
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley’s famed culinary corridor, Bottega Napa Valley has been a cornerstone of wine country dining since it was founded in 2008 by the late Chef Michael Chiarello. A gathering place for growers, vintners, and travelers alike the restaurant is beloved for its soulful, boundary-pushing Italian cuisine inspired by California’s seasonal bounty. The restaurant’s design balances timeless elegance with modern comfort, featuring a dramatic open kitchen, soaring ceilings and patios shaded by olive trees. Today, Bottega thrives under the steadfast stewardship of vintner and former Disney executive Rich Frank and hospitality veteran John Hansen, who have stood by Bottega from the start. Together with Executive Chef Alex Espinoza—a Culinary Institute of America alum and Tra Vigne veteran who joined Bottega in 2021—the team honors the restaurant’s legacy while driving it forward with fresh creativity and innovation.
For more information about Bottega Napa Valley and to view the menu, please visit www.botteganapavalley.com
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