HALL Napa Valley, an independent family-owned Cabernet Sauvignon producer, has announced plans to be the Title Sponsor for the Cabernet Cookoff set to return on Saturday, April 13 at HALL St. Helena. The annual event, presented by The Coeur Foundation, will feature an impressive lineup of renowned culinary teams vying for a chance to win proceeds for a charity of their choice by participating in a food and wine pairing competition. Ticket proceeds benefit non-profit organizations as selected by the winning chef teams. The Cabernet Cookoff includes two ticket options; a VIP Ticket granting access to a pre-event wine tasting experience from 11:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as well as a Main Event Ticket that takes place from 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
“Being the title sponsor for this event brings me so much joy,” says Vintner Kathryn Hall. “Bringing together foodies and wine lovers – like myself – by way of a competitive food and wine pairing competition helps expand our commitment to supporting the community and its many diverse organizations. And boy, does it turn into a competition!”
Chef teams are tasked with creating a small dish that pairs best with HALL Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon, a highly rated wine that has earned praise from the wine industry’s top critics. The 2024 Cabernet Cookoff also coincides with the public release of the 2021 vintage of the Jack’s masterpiece wine. Guests in attendance will sample 14 different dishes and sip on the featured wine while voting for the People’s Choice Winners.
Additionally, a star-studded panel of celebrity judges will taste the pairings to vote for the Judges’ Choice Awards. In total, four winners will be announced – two People’s Choice Awards and two Judges’ Choice Awards.
The Cabernet Cookoff has two ticket options that include:
• VIP Ticket, $300pp. 11:00am – 12:00pm Guests are invited to join Vintner Kathryn Hall, HALL President Mike Reynolds and Vice President of Winemaking, Megan Gunderson, for a vertical wine tasting of Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon prior to the main event. All VIP ticketholders will be given access to the Main Event from 12:00pm – 2:30pm. VIP ticketholders also receive a HALL Tote Bag that includes a bevy of luxury products as part of the VIP Ticket purchase.
• Main Event Ticket, $150pp. 12:00pm – 2:30pm Guests will enjoy bites from all competing chef teams and enjoy wine throughout the event, as well as vote for the People’s Choice Awards.
