Hall Cabernet Cookoff Returns for Seventh Year

The HALL Cabernet Cookoff will return for its seventh year on Saturday, April 23. The annual event will feature an impressive lineup of both Napa Valley and San Francisco based Chef Teams vying for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice, by participating in a food and wine pairing challenge. 100% of ticket sales benefit Napa Valley non-profit organizations.

This event is a sampling of Napa Valley lifestyle at its best, says Vintner Kathryn Hall. Guests get to enjoy the most delicious bites from Bay Area restaurants while sipping on our Napa Valley Cabernet. Each year, everyone involved with the Cab Cookoff comes out a winner.

Chef teams involved create seasonal bites that pair well with HALLs signature Cabernet Sauvignon and present it to an all-star panel of judges who vote for two Judges Awards. Chef teams are also judged by guests in attendance who vote for two Peoples Choice Awards. All four awards are announced by Kathryn Hall, who presents checks to the winning chef teams and their selected charities, towards the end of the event.

The 2016 panel judges include celebrity Chef Duff Goodman from Food Networks Ace of Cakes; TV Personality and host of Check Please Bay Area, Leslie Sbrocco; Wine Enthusiast Critic, Virginie Boone; San Francisco Magazine Wine Director, Ian White; and Michelin-rated Chef, Ken Frank of La Toque.

Additionally, KVONs 99.3 The Vine and on-air personality Good Morning, Bob, will be broadcasting live during the event and feature real time interviews with chef teams, guests and non-profit organizations. Participating chef teams include The Grill at Meadwood, One Market, Harvest Table, The Patriot, Feast Catering, Intercontinental Mark Hopkins, Karas Cupcakes, and more. Sponsor packages are available at the $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 levels.

WHAT:
7th Annual HALL Cabernet Cookoff; a food and wine paring challenge with 100% of ticket proceeds supporting local charities

WHO:
HALL and WALT Wines

WHEN:
Saturday, April 23, 2016
11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:
HALL St. Helena The Great Lawn
401 St. Helena Hwy. S
St. Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-2626

TICKETS:
Early Bunny Ticket: $70.00 (pre-sale ticket ends March 31)
General Admission Ticket: $80.00 (March 31 April 23, 2016)
VIP Sky Loft: $125.00 (Access to historic Bergfeld Building, single vineyard Cabernets and small bites from HALLs in-house Chef team)

Tickets Available: www.hallwines.com/cabernetcookoff

The 2015 HALL Cabernet Cookoff drew more than 650 food and wine lovers for a sold-out crowd, and raised $59,000 for local charities. Last years winning chef teams included PRESS and selected charity, If Given a Chance, Capital Dime and charity, Food Literacy Center, One Market and charity, Napa Valley Hospice Adult Day Services and The Grill at Meadowood and their charity, Community Resource for Children. Since inception in 2011, the HALL Cabernet Cookoff has raised $250,000 for charities in and around the Bay Area.

For more information, please visit www.hallwines.com/cabernetcookoff or via social channels using #cabernetcookoff.

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