Somm Foundation Receives $25,000 in Support

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Pouring of Chateau Montelena's stunning 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon

Over 200 people descended on Napa Valley’s Meritage Resort & Spa to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon. The event, earmarked to benefit the Somm Foundation raised over $25,000.

There were dinners, tastings and events galore over the three days celebrating Cabernet Sauvignon. One sold out event featured a Retrospective of Cabernet Sauvignon With Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher, and Thomas Price. The session featured three iconic Cabernets from three very different terroir and vintages. Another highlight featured fourth generation vintner of Catena Zapata, Laura Catena MD. The session highlighted the rich differences of 5, 10 and 15 years in Cabernet. The wine featured, 1996, 2006, 2016 Freemark Abbey, Cabernet, Sycamore Vineyard, Napa. 2005, 2012, 2016 Joseph Phelps, Cabernet, Backus Vineyard, Oakville. 2006, 2011, 2016 Nicolas Catena Zapata Bordeaux Blend, Argentina.

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Luminaries from across the country hosted sessions at Cabernet Classic

A nod to the Judgement of Paris, celebrated the icons of both Napa Valley and Bordeaux at the Legends of Bordeaux and Napa. Wines showcased, Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. Cardinale, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. 2013 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley. 2018 Diamond Creek, Gravelly Meadow, Napa Valley. 2007 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley. 2003 Château Cos d’Estournel, St-Estèphe, France. 2012 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Paulliac, France. 2017 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, France. 2017 Château Léoville Poyferré, St-Julien, France. 2017 Chateau Rauzan-Segla, Margaux, Bordeaux, France.

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Standouts from Bordeaux and Napa Valley were enjoyed.

The signature culmination of the stars were featured under the umbrellas between the Vista Collina and Meritage Hotel and Resorts at the Grand Tasting. Standouts including Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, ZD Wines and Chateau Montelena shared their prize-winning 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2013 vintages.

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The Wine Siren and her Yorkie visiting the Grand Finale at Cabernet Classic.

Judging by the success of this year’s event mark your calendars for the 2022 event which will be the Chardonnay Classic. For more information: https://cabernetclassic.com/event-details/

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