Ultra Lux Wine Tasting and Dinner – Wine Cave and Bistro

March 1st, 2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening of wine tasting and dinner at the exquisite Cave Bistro and Wine Bar. Indulge your palate with an extensive selection of fine wines, expertly paired with delectable bites created by the Cave’s talented chef. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy the finer things in life, this event is a must-attend for wine lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, make new friends, and experience the ultimate sensory delight. Cheers!

This dinner follows the Lux Wine Tasting of Jayson Woodbridge wines and will be “open menu” allowing you and fellow group members to order as you please with your final bill due payable to restaurant at evenings conclusion. $15++ prepay will reserve your seat and a sharable appetizer for the table.

Come taste with us! Super rare and exclusive opportunity to taste a stellar line up of lux wines from cult legend winemaker Jayson Woodbridge of Hundred Acre fame! Cost is $75 plus tax/gratuity
(These wines retail for $$$ hundreds of dollars so this tasting is a true MIC DROP opportunity)

Summer Dreams Sauvignon Blanc
Summer Dreams Pinot Noir “Stargazing”
Summer Dreams Pinot Noir “Twilight”
Fortunate Son “Warrior” Cabernet Sauvignon
Fortunate Son “Diplomat” Red Blend

Note: arrive early for best seating and be sure to use my name (Jason Pate) when checking in.

Jayson Woodbridge – The Hundred Acre Visionary
Twenty-three years ago, Jason Woodbridge arrived in Napa. He had no winemaking education or experience, yet set out on a mission to make exceptional Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. He’s since built Hundred Acre Wines into a cult wine brand. Each bottle boasts a 4-digit price tag and 5-year waiting list. To date, Hundred Acre stands as one of the most gossip-ripe brands in the Valley. Jayson’s reputation pegs him as outspoken, contrarian, and driven. His wines garner acclaim for their opulence, grandeur, and seductiveness. Both are wildly successful.

### Unveiling the Passion

Woodbridge’s path to winemaker vanguard started in Canada, where he was born in 1963. His family vacationed along the Niagara peninsula. Here, fond memories of his grandmother’s baking and philosophical reveries with his grandfather would carry through to his wines and labels. The dark horse’s young adulthood meandered from the Canadian Army, to waiting tables, and into a successful career in investment banking.
In banking, Woodbridge fostered a love for wine during his travels across Europe. He encountered the rich cultural tapestry woven by vineyards and winemakers. With his intrigue sparked, Woodbridge put aside a nest egg and set his sights on vineyard vistas of his own, leading him to Napa Valley.

### A Commitment to Excellence

In 1999 Woodbridge moved to Napa and began Hundred Acre with a select group of investors. Armed with a prime vineyard site, the self-assigned mission to craft wines that “stands amongst the best or not at all” began in earnest. Woodbridge approached winemaking with meticulous attention to detail and an unrelenting pursuit of perfection.
The vines were pruned to 1 cluster per shoot. Harvest involved 5 separate passes through the vineyard. Individual berry sorting sent grapes to crush that more resembles caviar than grape must. The age and forestry of each barrel selected for its unique impact on Cabernet Sauvignon. Blending lots resembled a philosophical reverie. Each step of the winemaking process was executed with precision, resulting in wines that are consistently exceptional and reflect the unique terroir of Napa Valley.

### The Art of Craftsmanship

Hundred Acre’s wild success as Napa’s pre-eminent cult wine represents the tip of the enological iceberg. Woodbridge’s success spans several labels. Cherry Pie and sister Cherry Tart named for grandmother’s delectable pies offered Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced across Napa and Sonoma. Layer Cake’s availability belies its complexity and international appeal. If You See Kay’s cheeky defiance of Napa’s stuffy pretense sated the glib side of wine. Fortunate Son brings us back to Napa’s grandeur with The Dreamer, The Diplomat, and The Warrior bottlings. And the recently released Summer Dreams frames Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from micro vineyard sites of Goldridge soils along the Western Sonoma Coast.
Woodbridge believes that winemaking is a true art form. His approach to crafting wines is akin to that of a master painter, carefully selecting the right colors (grape varieties), blending them harmoniously, and allowing each brushstroke (winemaking technique) to contribute to the final masterpiece.

Lux Wine Tasting and Dinner March 1, 2024 Wine Cave and Bistro Naples

Lux wine tasting of Jayson Woodbridge wines as detailed on our website. $75++ Open Menu Dinner to follow requires $15++ to reserve seat and sharable table appetizer. Wine Tasting promptly at 5:30pm Dinner follows at 6:45pm. Location: Wine Cave and Bistro 2343 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Suite 604 · Naples, FL

$115.00