Events

Five Decades of Napa & Bordeaux:
A Historic Dinner Experience

The Wine Palate is partnering with Bottega Restaurant in Napa Valley to present an extraordinary, one-night-only wine dinner tracing the evolution of Napa Valley and Bordeaux across sixty remarkable years.

Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00 p.m.

This intimate evening will be guided by Master of Wine Lisa Perrotti-Brown, one of the world’s foremost authorities on both regions.

Guests will embark on a five-course culinary journey in which each dish is paired with two wines—one from Napa, one from Bordeaux—each representing a different decade. Beginning with the modern era and reaching back to the seminal 1960s, the lineup will illuminate how viticulture, winemaking, and regional identity have transformed over time. With every course, Lisa will share insights into the estates, their winemakers, and the pivotal moments that shaped these bottles, creating a deeply educational and sensory narrative.

Chef Alex Espinoza has crafted an Italian-inspired menu precisely calibrated to complement the character and structure of the wines from each decade. The evening begins with a glass of Champagne in Bottega’s private foyer, followed by dinner in the restaurant’s newly renovated and elegantly spacious private dining room—an atmosphere designed to heighten the sense of discovery and connection.

Because nearly all wines have been sourced directly from the estates—ensuring pristine provenance—and several bottles are exceedingly rare, the experience is limited to just 24 guests. Seating will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This is a rare opportunity to taste history, compare two of the world’s greatest wine regions across five decades, and enjoy world-class cuisine in an unforgettable setting.