Buoncristiani Napa Wine Dinner

Friday, July 22

The Napa wine dinner occurred in the Venetian room, beginning with Decoy Sparkling wine paired with lovely hor d’oeuvres, and featured wines from Buoncristiani, located in the Soda Canyon caves of Napa Valley. Buoncristiani Family winery was begun in 1999 by four brothers born into a wine-loving family of Italian descent. The youngest brother, Jay, is the winemaker and has been described by Robert Parker as one of the “up and coming” winemakers in Napa Valley. The brothers learned from their father in the vineyard he tended, and that experience reinforced their desire to follow in his footsteps to produce highly sought-after wines in Napa Valley.

Executive Chef Eric, Chef Matthew and Pastry Chef Christina paired the elaborate dinner showcasing the Buoncristiani Rosato, Chardonnay, Malbec, OPC (Ol Pa’s Cuvee), and Cabernet Sauvignon. From the first course of Sea Bass Ceviche paired with a Napa Valley 2019 Vintage Rose to the fifth course of Chocolate Magic paired with a 2018 Vintage Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, members were delighted with the variety of pairings they received.

The wines were presented by Art Lokar, Sommelier and Wine/Spirits consultant, who brought these beautifully produced wines to Woodberry Wine in 2006 from Napa Valley to distribute in Michigan. Their following has continued to grow, and the members who attended this dinner will contest that they will help expand the footprint of these decadent wines at the GPYC and our community!

Buoncristiani Napa Wines Maureen Gleason and Deborah Champion

Guests enjoyed samplings of different wines

Refreshing hors d’oeuvres