Six independent wine producers will be featured during the multi-course dinner hosted by Chef Mark Dommen on November 12
(October 20, 2026; NAPA, Calif.)—Hestan Napa has partnered with Women for WineSense to host “Hidden Jewels,” a six-course wine dinner celebrating women-owned and women-led wineries from across Northern California, on Thursday, November 12 at 5:00 p.m. The intimate evening will bring together six independent wine producers, whose wines will be paired with a seasonal menu created by Hestan Napa Executive Chef Mark Dommen.
The evening will begin with a wine reception featuring sparkling wine from Dot Wine and Pinot Gris from Bishop Forbes Wine, followed by a seated six-course dinner. Throughout the evening, participating winemakers and winery owners will introduce their wines and share their stories, offering guests an opportunity to discover lesser-known producers and the women behind them.
Featured wineries include Bishop Forbes Wine, Art Nouveau Wine, Dot Wine, Post & Vine, Lost Valley Wines and Ana Diogo-Draper Wines. All wines poured showcase the diversity of Northern California’s wine regions and the individual perspectives of the women producing them.
The menu includes:
• First course: Hamachi Tartare with fennel, green apple, yuzu kosho
Paired with 2025 Art Nouveau Sémillon & Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Blend
• Second course: Ember Roasted Beets with petite Basque cheese, hazelnuts, aged balsamic
Paired with 2022 Post & Vine Mule Plane Vineyard Carignane
• Third course: Duck Agnolotti dal Plin with beech mushrooms
Paired with 2023 Dot Lolita Vineyard Pinot Noir
• Fourth course: Grilled Swordfish with pork belly, red cabbage, green peppercorn jus
Paired with 2024 Lost Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• Fifth course: Braised Beef Cheeks with turnip, pearl onion, mustard seed
Paired with 2021 Art Nouveau Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
• Sixth course: Point Reyes Basque Blue Cheesecake with local honey
Paired with Ana Diogo-Draper Amador Doce + Forte
Founded in Napa and Sonoma in 1990, Women for WineSense is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to wine education, professional development and fostering connections among wine industry professionals and enthusiasts. The “Hidden Jewels” dinner reflects the organization’s commitment to supporting women in wine by bringing greater visibility to independent producers and their wines.
“At Hestan Napa, we’re excited to introduce our guests to a group of talented women who are producing distinctive wines across Northern California,” says Randy Collins, General Manager of Hestan Napa. “This partnership with Women for WineSense is an opportunity to bring these winemakers and their stories to the table, alongside Chef Dommen’s cuisine, for an evening of great food, wine and conversation.”
The “Hidden Jewels” wine dinner will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Hestan Napa in downtown Napa. Tickets are $195 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Reservations can be made through OpenTable.com.
Seating for the dinner is limited to 50 guests. Following the event, Hestan Napa will continue to feature the participating wineries, offering the wines showcased at the dinner by the glass for a limited time. This will give restaurant guests an additional opportunity to discover and enjoy these wines.
For more information about Hestan Napa, visit hestannapa.com.
About Hestan Napa
Situated in the heart of downtown Napa behind the Archer Hotel, Hestan Napa brings together Executive Chef Mark Dommen’s modern California cuisine, the wines of Hestan Vineyards and the culinary innovation that has made Hestan Cookware a trusted name among chefs around the world. Opened in November 2025 by Stanley and Helen Cheng, the husband-and-wife team behind Meyer Corporation, the restaurant reflects their longstanding passion for food, wine and hospitality. Rooted in a farm-to-table philosophy and French culinary technique, Chef Dommen’s menu showcases seasonal California ingredients. A longtime Napa Valley resident, Dommen previously served as chef and partner of San Francisco’s acclaimed One Market Restaurant. Hestan Napa is led by General Manager Randy Collins, formerly of the girl & the fig. Hestan Napa is open Thursday through Monday. The cookware showroom opens at 10:00 a.m., with restaurant service from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
About Women for WineSense
Founded in Napa and Sonoma in 1990, Women for WineSense is a national nonprofit organization committed to advancing wine education, professional development and appreciation of wine. With nearly 800 members and 12 chapters across the United States, the organization brings together winemakers, winery owners, sommeliers, wine industry professionals and enthusiasts through educational events, networking opportunities and professional roundtables. Its founding Napa-Sonoma chapter continues to support women in wine through programs that encourage mentorship, industry connections and professional growth. Membership is open to all who share an interest in wine and its cultural significance.
For more information, visit womenforwinesense.org.
