Drink Like a Somm - Friday Package
Description
This package includes 2 wine centered events on Friday, May 15th.
An afternoon Wine Seminar + tickets to the Sommelier Showdown Dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen.
This is the ultimate wine lovers package for those who want to drink (and eat) like true wine professionals.
Option 1: 150 Years of Beringer Vineyards: Wine Seminar
Location: Appellation Healdsburg
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience is thrilled to host 150 Years of Beringer, a wine seminar moderated by Ray Isle,executive wine editor for Food & Wine Magazine, and designed to honor Beringer’s past and toast to the future with food pairings by chef icon Charlie Palmer, Reed Palmer, and the Appellation Healdsburg culinary team.
In 2026, Beringer Vineyards proudly marks 150 years as Napa Valley’s longest continuously operating winery—a legacy built on vision, craftsmanship and innovation since 1876. This milestone is more than an anniversary; it’s a tribute to generations of winemakers, the beauty of Napa Valley, and the enduring spirit that shaped California wine.
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Option 2: “Don’t Bust My Chops” Red Wine Loves Lamb: Wine Seminar
Location: Arandas Healdsburg
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Ever wonder why red wine and lamb are such a natural match? This engaging seminar explores the science behind the pairing, which red wines shine brightest, and how different cuts and preparations of lamb influence the perfect pour. Guided by moderator Anthony Giglio, veteran wine educator and storyteller, guests will enjoy a curated tasting of red wines, each thoughtfully paired with a complementary lamb bite or dish for a deliciously educational experience.
PLUS
Sommelier Showdown Dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen
Location: Dry Creek Kitchen
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Be a part of the action in this head-to-head sommelier showdown! Join us at Dry Creek Kitchen for an unforgettable dinner with courses by Executive Chef Shane McAnelly, Chef Charlie Palmer, Chef Reed Palmer, and Chef Daniel Kedan from the Culinary Institute of America - but with a competitive, high-stakes wine pairing twist!
Teams of American and International sommeliers will go head-to-head, selecting wines to accompany a multi-course meal, where YOU will vote for the best pairings. This is an all out battle of skill, knowledge, and palate where you will decide whose wine selection wins it all!