Herzog's Library Dinner

Some bottles are made to be enjoyed young.

Others are nurtured for years—waiting for the right table, the right company, and the right moment to finally be opened.

On June 17, Joseph Herzog will open selections from his personal library for an extraordinary evening built around rare vintages, aged blends, and limited wines that are seldom poured publicly. Joined by Wine Club Manager and Fmr. Production Winemaker Alicia Wilbur, guests will move through a guided tasting and dinner centered less on spectacle and more on access: access to the wines, the stories behind them, and the people who made them possible.

From mature Cabernet blends to long-aged Zinfandel bottlings that have evolved for over a decade in cellar conditions, this dinner offers a rare opportunity to experience how these wines develop with time, structure, and patience.

The menu has been designed to support the wines—not compete with them.

This is a night for collectors, longtime supporters, and guests who understand what it means to open bottles that cannot simply be replaced.

The Menu & Pairings

Hamachi Crudo
Finger Lime, Yuzu Sorbet, Shiso
Special Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2025

Bright and expressive, the Sauvignon Blanc opens the evening with lifted citrus, minerality, and freshness against the richness of the hamachi and yuzu.

Veal Carpaccio
Pickled Apricot, Veal Jus, Herb Oil

Special Reserve Cab/Syrah, California 2012
Special Reserve Cab/Zin/Syrah, California 2012

Two mature California blends showcasing the evolution that only time can create—softened tannins, layered spice, developed aromatics, and remarkable balance after more than a decade of aging.

Cavatelli Pasta
Confit Duck Breast, Charred Spring Onion

Limmited Edition Z3, Lodi 2010
Limited Edition Z4, Lodi 2017

A side-by-side exploration of Zinfandel across vintages, contrasting the deeper tertiary development of the 2010 with the youthful energy and concentration of the 2017 release.

Grilled Lamb Chops
Spring Garlic Pesto, Marble Potatoes

Special Edition Cabernet, Chalk Hill 2014

Now entering a beautiful stage of maturity, the 2014 Chalk Hill Cabernet brings structure, dark fruit, earth, and refined oak integration alongside the richness of the lamb.

Smoked Bone-In American Prime Rib
Charred Carrots, Potato Mille Feuille

Special Edition Cabernet, Rutherford 2014

Rutherford Cabernet at proper age speaks for itself—layered cassis, graphite, cedar, and the unmistakable depth and elegance that define one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated regions.

Event Details

📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🎟 $435 per guest | $350 Club Members

Important Information:

• This is a 21 and over event
• No tastings will be available in the Tasting Room outside of the event for attendees
• Menu and wine lineup subject to change
• Seating may be communal depending on attendance