Inspire Napa Valley 2018

BY ANTONIO GALLONI | FEBRUARY 7, 2019

I was thrilled to serve on the Honorary Committee for the inaugural edition of Inspire Napa Valley, along with Brad Grimes, Ray Isle, Samantha Rudd, David & Monica Stevens and Fran Tarkenton. The brainchild of Kerrin Laz, Inspire Napa Valley is a weekend of fabulous tastings, seminars and dinners held to benefit Alzheimers’ research. In its first edition, Inspire Napa Valley raised over $1 million.

The VIP Dinner was held at David Abreu’s Las Posadas Ranch on Howell Mountain

The weekend started with an intimate dinner served outdoors in David Abreu’s Las Posadas Vineyard on Howell Mountain. Longtime Abreu Winemaker Brad Grimes, a former professional chef, and his wife, Katherine, a private chef, prepared a fabulous meal for a small group of just 75 guests. Strip steaks from Bryan Flannery, steel head trout and roasted chickens cooked on an open spit were among the highlights on the menu.

The VIP Dinner Menu

The array of Abreu wines looked tantalizing. Unfortunately, I did not taste any of them, as I was occupied helping out in the kitchen with plating and serving dinner.