downtown napa news + map OPEN MAP HERE Wine dinner guests Monica Martarano, Charles Woodson and Marie Matz Matthew Mullowney, Richard Golfreyes and Scott Kendal of Carpe Diem Matt Cordeiro, Jay Brewner Marie Matz, Matt Miersch and Amy Ahnfeldt Josiah Groeneweg, Jim Foster, Beth Sanford, Jose Mendez Jim Foster and Marty Wong Guillermo Corona, Scott Kendall, Amy Jabin, Charles Woodson and Rick Ruiz Garret and Amy Ahnfeldt Still LOakland Raider and Carpe Diem team up for Wine Dinner story and photos by Kari Ruel ast month chef Steve Kendall of Carpe Diem teamed up with Oakland Raider/vintner Charles Woodson for a winemaker’s dinner and held the banquet at the old Cuvée location. Originally, the crew was planning on 70 guests, but once word got out that Woodson and Kendall were involved, fans from both sides emerged doubling the attendance. Kendall along with Sous Chef Andrew Martin and former chef Matthew Mullowney put together a stellar menu, which included Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette, Cherry & Cedar Pork Tenderloin, Cabernet Braised Short rib followed with a Chocolate Hazelnut Tart. Woodson served four vintages of his TwentyFour Wines including his 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. TwentyFour Wines’ Director of Operations Rick Ruiz announced during the dinner that TwentyFour Wines was opening a tasting room in “Crusher Valley” located at the Napa Corporate Park in January. They still have plans to re-open Cult Wine Following (which closed due to the earthquake and hotel development) in Downtown Napa when the Town Center is completed. “It’s so great to have the support from the community and we plan to do it right,” said Woodson. “We are ambitious and happy to be here in the Napa Valley.” Lindsey Guinn and Marty Wong with Lisa and Steve McMichael Guest, Rosie Marks, Amy Jabin, Laura Miller
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