Wine Dinner with Chateau Montelena

Thursday, January 16 | 6:00-9:00pm | $395++per person
The evening's wine selections from Chateau Montelena will be complimented by an artfully designed meal from the Silverleaf culinary team. All non-alcoholic beverages and wine included. Adult only event, 21 and over. We strive to create a thoughtfully designed menu that best compliments the wine and creates an elegant experience for all attendees. Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to offer any substitutions. 

Kindly list the attendees name(s) in the registration notes. Cheers to a evening with Chateau Montelena!

Menu

First Course
Lobster & Grilled Pineapple Tartar
Minted Crème Fraîche, Watercress
Toasted Couscous

2022 Napa Chardonnay
2017 1.5L of Napa Library Chardonnay

Second Course 
Veal Short Rib
Creamy Lentils, Mirepoix, Fine Herbs

2021 Napa Cabernet

Third Course 
Hermi Rabbit Meatball
White Bean & Fig Ragout

2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Estate Library Cabernet Sauvignon

Four Course 
K4 Farms Beef Tenderloin
Smoked Goat Cheese-Potato Crust, Truffled Spinach Purée

2010 Estate Library Cabernet Sauvignon 

Fifth Course
Butterscotch Pudding

About the Vineyard 
Chateau Montelena is a family-owned winery in Napa Valley, California, with a celebrated history. Alfred Tubbs, a San Francisco entrepreneur and California State Senator, founded the winery in 1882 after falling in love with the French wine industry. Originally intended as a barrel-aging facility, the winery was one of the largest in the country before Prohibition. The first vintage was produced in 1886. 

In 1972, Jim Barrett, a young real estate attorney, purchased the estate and began its modern era. The Barrett family replanted the vineyard, invested in modern equipment, and improved farming and winemaking processes. In 1976, Chateau Montelena's 1973 Chardonnay won the "Judgment of Paris", a blind tasting competition where American winemakers were judged against French and other wines. The Chardonnay received a score of 132 points, putting California at the forefront of the wine world and American wine and spirits on the map. 

Today, Chateau Montelena is known for its handcrafted Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and is located in a stone castle carved into a hillside that overlooks a Chinese garden, lake, and vineyards. The winery is also a leader in sustainability, using LED filament bulbs that last for years instead of months, installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and focusing on water efficiency. Bo Barrett, Jim Barrett's son, is the current owner and winemaker of Chateau Montelena. 
 
About the Presenter - George Blanckensee 
As Estate Director at Chateau Montelena, George oversees all DTC and export sales at the Chateau, including events, guest experiences, and property grounds. A Bay Area native, George grew up in San Francisco before heading to Southern California, where he attended and graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in Political Science.  While in school, he started working in the hotel business, where he stayed for over 20 years – most of which time was concentrated in the food and beverage operations at resorts in both Southern and Northern California, Florida, and Colorado.

George realized his passion for wine and entered the wine industry as opening General Manager for Press Club, a unique wine tasting venue in downtown San Francisco. With a long-term relationship with Chateau Montelena as a buyer and supporter for over 20 years,  he eventually joined the team at Montelena in 2009.

Along with his 15 year tenure at Chateau Montelena, George has been active within the Napa Valley Community, sitting on the Executive board of the Calistoga Winegrower's Association for over 8 years, and currently on the board for the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce.
 
Due to the nature of the event and highly involved planning, cancellations of reservations will be accepted up to one week prior to the event start date without any charges. Members canceling within one week of the event date will be charged 50% of the fee. No shows will be charged 100% of the fee.
•If Silverleaf is able to fill the reservation, the member will not be charged for late cancellation.
•Illnesses or any unforeseen circumstances will be charged 50%.