Long live the king! JANUARY / F E B R UARY 2 0 1 4 65 The stars align for first CabFestNV, devoted exclusively to the king of Napa Valley wines Famed Oscar-winning actor, singer and songwriter Jeff Bridges is set to headline at the CabFestNV Festival kickoff concert Friday, February 28 at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater in Yountville. CabFestNV, set for Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, is the first festival devoted exclusively to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This weekend will be filled with great Cabernet, keynote presentations by Karen MacNeil, bestselling author of The Wine Bible, educational seminars by the Culinary Institute of America, informative panels, exceptional food by noted Chef Cindy Pawlcyn, special perks and surprises, a VIP-exclusive “Cigars & Guitars” post-concert party, and world-class entertainment. CabFestNV is featuring more than 100 of the biggest names in the wine industry, as well as the best boutique wineries. Through current and library wine tasting, interesting and informative panels, educational and interactive seminars and keynote presentations, CabFestNV will spotlight the many facets of Cabernet Sauvignon’s complexity and mystique. But there is much more to CabFestNV than just enhancing the appreciation and appeal of Cabernet Sauvignon. CabFestNV is also out to prove that seriously good wine needn’t take itself too seriously, which means the weekend will also be laced with great music from rock to classical, plus VIP events and fun festivities. The entertainment begins with Jeff Bridges & The Abiders performing a lively mix of country-rock music at the Festival Kickoff Concert on Friday. Jeff Bridges’ talented daughter Jessie Bridges will open the concert, and also perform a solo set at the exclusive “Cigars & Guitars” after-party. The VIP after-party, open only to All-Access Ticket holders, will also feature a rare guitar exhibit co-sponsored by the Napa Valley Museum, Cigar Aficionado magazine’s cigar-sampling tent, great fortified wines and library Cabernets, and a “meet and greet” with Jeff Bridges. The entertainment continues throughout the weekend, including the Saturday night Wine Industry Insiders “Meet-Up & Concert” starring The Silverado Pickups, a very popular “winemaker / musician” band. This special concert is open to the public for just $10. A sneak peek at participating vintners reveals that highly sought Cabernet producers such as Silver Oak Cellars, CADE Estate Winery, Gargiulo Vineyards, Crocker & Starr, Trefethen Family Vineyards, Antica Napa Valley, Rocca Family Vineyards, Merryvale Vineyards, Freemark Abbey Winery, Girard Winery and Peju Province Winery are set to participate. Ticket prices and packages are available online at www.lincolntheater.org or by calling 707-944-9900. CabFestNV Sponsors and Partners include: Napa Valley Vintners Association, Napa Valley Life Magazine, Visit Napa Valley, Town of Yountville, Napa Valley Museum, Comcast, Cindy Pawlcyn Napa Valley, Culinary Institute of America, Cigar Aficionado magazine, Wine Spectator magazine and Riedel Glass. Jeff Bridges Karen MacNeil Cindy Pawlcyn
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