WINE JUDGING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH FROM 9 AM-3PM

Danish methodology with two sets of Judges, Professional and

People's Choice. Awards for Best of Class (5 price categories)

and Best of Show from each set of Judges. Also a Best of Show

for Domestic producers and International Producers.

Free public seating is available.

WINE TASTING

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6TH FROM 4PM-5:30PM

Eight past winners will be pouring their Cabernet Franc at this

event. Enjoy wines up to $100 per bottle! They include Shale

Canyon Wines (Arroyo Seca), Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore),

Kenéfick Ranch Winery (Napa), L'Autre Côte (Livermore), Dracaena

Wines (Paso Robles), Rosa Fierro Cellars (Livermore), Brecon

Estate Winery (Paso Robles) and Cuda Ridge Winery (Livermore).

Appetizers will also be served. After the wine tasting and

appetizers, Vinel8 will be open for dinner and reservations are

required. (209) 783-9933.

WINEMAKER'S DINNER

THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH AT 4:30PM

The evening will start off with Keynote speakers talking about

Cabernet Franc. Scheduled speakers are Lori Budd, Co-Founder of

and winemaker for The Lineage Collection, L'Autre Cote, Steven Kent

Winery, all in Livermore, Calif and Pam Starr, Co-Owner, Founder and

winemaker at Crocker & Starr Winery in St. Helena. Followed by

announcement of awards from previous day competition. The

Executive Chef of Vine18 will pair exquisite meals with Cabernet Franc

wine featured from each of the keynote speakers!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE OR CONTACT ROBIN AT (209) 783-9933

*Limited spots and advance reservation required

*No perfume or children allowed during this event.