Saturday, July 18
| 8:00PM
Freemark Abbey
3022 St Helena Hwy | St. Helena
Few wineries are as deeply woven into the fabric of Napa Valley as Freemark Abbey. Founded in the 19th century and shaped by generations of stewardship, the estate has been part of some of the most defining moments in California wine history, including the most famous of them all.
In 1976, Freemark Abbey was the only California winery invited to pour both a white and a red at the historic Judgment of Paris. Its Chardonnay outscored many of Burgundy's finest, and the triumph of California wines that day forever transformed the world's perception of Napa Valley.
That achievement was built on a foundation laid decades earlier by Josephine Tychson, the first woman to own and operate a viticultural estate in California. Her vision endures today in Freemark Abbey's historic stone winery and its award-winning wines.
Following the world premiere of The Judgment of Paris, tonight's Patron Dinner celebrates that legacy in a place uniquely suited to do so. Guests will enjoy a beautifully prepared gourmet menu paired with exceptional Freemark Abbey wines -- an evening rooted in history and alive in the present.
Venue
3022 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena
Freemark Abbey's history, spanning three centuries, is a story of firsts. It was one of the first wineries to emerge from Prohibition, open a tasting room, and experiment with single varietal and single-vineyard wines, helping to propel Napa Valley onto the world stage in the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting.