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Clos du Val Blending Seminar & Picnic Lunch
Clos du Val Blending Seminar & Picnic Lunch
$300 per person (seats will be sold in groups of two)
Attire: Dressy Casual (partially outdoors)
*Complimentary valet parking at Epicurean Hotel
Clos du Val, Epicurean Hotel, and Bern’s Steak House wine and culinary teams present a dynamic two-part experience that blends hands-on discovery with relaxed outdoor hospitality. The day begins in Epicurean Theatre with an interactive blending seminar led by winemaker Carmel Greenberg. Guests will step into the role of winemaker, exploring the individual components that shape Stag’s Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon and gaining insight into how balance, structure, and site expression come together in the final blend. It is an engaging, behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and decision-making that define one of Napa Valley’s most respected estates.
Following the seminar, the experience transitions to the terrace for a festive picnic lunch. Set against an open-air backdrop, guests will enjoy wines by Clos du Val alongside a family-style feast prepared by Bern’s Steak House, Haven, and the Epicurean kitchen. This afternoon is an opportunity to savor exceptional wine, abundant seasonal dishes, and relaxed conversation. This event offers a rare chance to learn directly from the winemaker and then toast the results in true Winefest fashion.
*Please note that due to the format of this event; allergies and dietary substitutions cannot be accommodated. Menu items are subject to availability and may change without notice. The picnic is held outdoors regardless of inclement weather.
All guests must be 21+, and tickets are non-transferable.
The Laxer Family Foundation is a charitable foundation that provides the opportunity to raise money through events that foster a more inclusive and cooperative youth culture while cultivating the advancement of the next generation of culinary leaders through scholarships. Since 1997, Bern’s Winefest has been the main fundraising event for the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship. The Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C•CAP) selection process awards funds to individuals from the state of Florida for culinary and job skills training in food and hospitality. A portion of the proceeds raised through this event will go directly to the Bern Laxer Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information about our organization, please visit our website; laxerfamilyfoundation.org.
Menu
Family Style Picnic Lunch
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Caviar - buckwheat blini, house crème fraîche
Smoked Salmon - everything mini bagel, cream cheese mousse
Chilled Haricot Vert Salad - truffle, parmesan
Dry-Aged Strip Loin – peppercorn, porcini
Mushroom & Farro Salad – arugula, parmesan, walnut
Wild Boar – red wine, Tuscan herbs
Pan de Cristal – shrimp, tomato, garlic
Spare Ribs – black garlic bbq
Artisanal Cheeses – red leicester, campo de montalban, benning's goat gouda
Charcuterie – game bird terrine, lady edison ham, dry-aged summer sausage
Brussels Sprouts Salad – apple, spinach, ricotta salata, quince vinaigrette
Dessert
Key Lime Tart – coconut meringue, citrus gel
~Wine selections available during the picnic~
Carmel Greenberg
Winemaker
Winemaker
Carmel Greenberg was welcomed into the Clos du Val winemaking team in the summer of 2021. Along with a strong foundational education in Viticulture and Enology from the University of California, Davis, Carmel also brings a breadth of experience in crafting renowned Napa Valley wines, from Cakebread Cellars to Buccella, and most recently, Dominus Estate.
Carmel originally planned to channel her creative passions into the world of design, but while working at a French fine dining restaurant in her native Tel Aviv, Israel, she became transfixed by the world of wine. She soon began diving into the study of wine, and when she won first place at a national wine knowledge competition, she knew she was on the right path.
In 2006, Carmel relocated to California in to pursue her dream of becoming a winemaker. After obtaining her degree from UC Davis, she continued her training in the cellars of Napa Valley wineries and deepened her affinity for terroir-driven, Bordeaux-style red wines.
Now embarking upon her next journey as Winemaker of Clos du Val, Carmel has quickly employed her experience working with Bordeaux varieties and exceptional vineyards to not only continue but actively shape Clos du Val’s 50-year legacy of elegant, supple, complex, and inspiring wines.
When she is not in the cellar or vineyards, Carmel enjoys cooking, snowboarding, mountain biking, and hiking around the Bay Area with her husband and two daughters. Her background in design and passion for aesthetics can be felt in all her pursuits.
