Prepare to be whisked away to a culinary haven just minutes from your host hotel to the CIA at Copia for an extravagant evening with our legendary winemaker hosts. The festivities commence with our hosts “pouring it big” from magnums favorite vintages during the reception, while the chefs at Copia delight in showcasing the region’s bounty serving delectable hors d’oeuvres. Be sure to visit the blockbuster super-silent auction packages with the most sought-after Zinfandels elegantly displayed for your bidding pleasure!
Your evening of elegance unfolds as you transition to the Museum, sitting alongside your winemaker host for a lavish multi-course feast thoughtfully crafted to complement the Zinfandels poured. The Museum, with its stunning ambiance, serves as a captivating backdrop for both auction and dinner. Immerse yourself in culinary history amidst more than 4,000 artifacts of specialty cookware, bread baking and culinary tools, appliances and tableware. As dessert approaches, engage in spirited bidding during an auction hosted by the dynamic Dawn Marie Kotsonis, vying for unique wine bottles and exclusive travel packages curated exclusively for ZAP, all accompanied by exceptional wine!
This is the highlight of the Zinfandel calendar, a night dedicated to supporting ZAP’s educational programming and ensuring the continued celebration of this beloved varietal.
Winery Hosts:
Shelly Rafanelli | A. Rafanelli Winery
Randle Johnson | Calafia Wines
Ashley Herzberg | Cast Wines
Joel Peterson | Once & Future Wines
Doug & Nancy Beckett | Peachy Canyon Winery
Mark Vernon | Ridge Vineyards
Robert Biale | Robert Biale Vineyards
Andy Robinson | Seghesio Family Vineyards
Susie Selby | Selby Winery
St. Francis Winery
Erin & Matt Cline | Three Wine Company
Mark Zuckerman & Lori Hunt | We Know Jack!
Diane Wilson | Wilson Winery
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