Cabernet Cookoff at HALL April 12th

HALL Napa Valley, a family-owned producer of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, is thrilled to announce details about the highly anticipated Cabernet Cookoff, returning on Saturday, April 12, at HALL St. Helena. Presented by The Coeur Foundation, this dynamic annual event brings together an incredible lineup of top culinary teams, all competing to win proceeds for a nonprofit of their choice through an exciting food and wine pairing competition.

Ticket proceeds go directly to the non-profit organizations. “Hosting this event for the 16th year is incredibly rewarding,” says Vintner Kathryn Hall. “I couldn’t be more thrilled! Bringing together fellow food and wine enthusiasts for a spirited pairing competition allows us to strengthen our commitment to the community and its many diverse organizations.”

Guests can choose between two ticket options. Event Ticket provides access to the lively competition from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The VIP Ticket offers access to an exclusive vertical wine tasting with Kathryn Hall, Mike Reynolds, and Megan Gunderson from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., along with in-and-out access to the VIP Lounge and entry to the main event.

The Main Competing chef teams will showcase their culinary creativity by crafting a small dish they believe pairs perfectly with HALL Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon—an acclaimed wine that has earned high praise from the industry’s top critics. Adding to the excitement, the 2025 Cabernet Cookoff marks the official public release of the highly anticipated 2022 vintage of HALL Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon.

Guests will have the opportunity to taste 15 unique dishes alongside Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon and cast their votes for two People’s Choice winners based on pairing, plating and taste. Meanwhile, a distinguished panel of celebrity judges will evaluate the pairings to determine two Judges’ Choice winners. In total, four winners will be crowned—two selected by the attending guests and two by the celebrity judges—making for an unforgettable afternoon of exceptional food, wine, and friendly competition.

Participating 2025 Cabernet Cookoff chef teams and the nonprofit organizations they have each selected to compete include:

• The Grill at Silverado Resort
Chef Patrick Prager Nonprofit Partner: No Kid Hungry

• Movida Lounge
Chef Kevin Schantz Nonprofit Partner: La Casa De La Madres

• Colibri Mexican Bistro
Chef Edgar Castro • Oak Avenue Catering
Chef Chao Bishop Nonprofit Partner: Napa Humane Society

• Parche
Nonprofit Partner: California Restaurant Foundation
Chef Paul Iglesias Nonprofit Partner: Building Futures

• Farmhouse Restaurant at Farmhouse Inn
Chef Craig Wilmer Nonprofit Partner: AbleGamers

• Luce Restaurant & Bar
Chef Dennis Efthymiou Nonprofit Partner: CA Pitbull Rescue

• Hi Neighbor Hospitality:The Vault Steakhouse
Chef Jason Halverson Nonprofit Partner: Sprouts Chef Training

• The Grove at Copia
Chef Cheyenne Simpkins Nonprofit Partner: The Bill Briwa Scholarship

• One Market Restaurant
Chef Mark Dommen Nonprofit Partner: Breakthrough T1D

• Oenotri
Chef Tyler Rodde Nonprofit Partner: CASA, A Voice for Children

• Il Posto Trattoria
Chef Justin Graffigna Nonprofit Partner: CASA, A Voice for Children

 • Broma Restaurant at Shashi Hotel
Chef Jarad Gallagher Nonprofit Partner: Love and Second Chances

• Meyhouse
Chef Omer Artun Nonprofit Partner: Farming Hope

• French Corner Napa
Chef Adam Rowley Nonprofit Partner: Share the Care Napa Valley