Friar Tuck's &
Cakebread Cellars

An Evening of Exceptional Wine, Food & Napa Valley Tradition

Event Details

Date Thursday, July 16, 2026
Location Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar, Nevada City
Ticket $130 per person

Includes dinner, wine pairings, tax, and gratuity.

Evening Schedule

  1. 5:00 PM Bar Hour & Check-In Opens
  2. 6:00 PM Wine Dinner Begins Promptly
  3. ~8:00 PM Event Concludes

About Cakebread Cellars

Cakebread Cellars — Rutherford, Napa Valley
Cakebread Cellars — Rutherford, Napa Valley

For more than 50 years, Cakebread Cellars has been one of Napa Valley's most respected family-owned wineries, known for crafting elegant wines designed to be enjoyed around the table with great food and great company.

What began with a small 22-acre property in Rutherford in 1973 has grown into one of California's most celebrated wine estates while remaining committed to hospitality, sustainability, and exceptional winemaking.

On Thursday, July 16, guests will enjoy a carefully curated five-course menu paired with some of Cakebread's most beloved wines, guided by Cakebread representative Cliff Burr and Friar Tuck's Executive Chef David LaFayette.

Throughout the evening, you'll learn about the wines, the vineyards, the winemaking philosophy behind Cakebread Cellars, and why these wines have become staples on the tables of wine lovers across the country.

As a special benefit for attendees, guests will also have the opportunity to purchase Cakebread wines at extraordinary event-only pricing, with discounts rarely available to the public.

Five-Course Menu

A guided tasting of Cakebread wines paired course-by-course with a menu created by Executive Chef David LaFayette.

  1. First Course

    Cakebread North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

    Watercress Salad

    Fennel Fronds • Watermelon Radish • Cherry Tomatoes • Feta • Lemon Vinaigrette

  2. Second Course

    Cakebread Napa Valley Chardonnay

    Steamed Clams & Mussels

    Chardonnay • Green Apple • Julienne Carrots • Butter • Scallions

  3. Third Course

    Cakebread Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

    Wild Mushroom Tart

    Gruyère • Fresh Herbs

  4. Fourth Course

    Cakebread Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch Red Wine

    Grilled New York Steak

    Red Wine Demi-Glace • Au Gratin Potatoes • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  5. Fifth Course

    Chocolate Cheesecake

    Crushed Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans

Reserve Your Seat

Space is limited. Join us for an unforgettable evening of exceptional wines, thoughtfully paired cuisine, and the opportunity to experience one of Napa Valley's most celebrated wineries right here in Nevada City.

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