This spring, Heitz Cellar’s private St Helena Estate once again welcomed guests for our annual Quartz Creek Brunch. This special gathering is a rare opportunity to experience library, current, and pre-release vintages of our prized, single-vineyard Chardonnay, each expertly paired with local and seasonal culinary delicacies.

Our Members and friends joined us at our private estate, where they were greeted with a special pre-release pour of our 2021 Quartz Creek Vineyard Chardonnay. In our 18th-Century redwood barn, a double magnum of 2020 Quartz Creek Vineyard Chardonnay circulated alongside passed hors d’oeuvres.

Heitz Cellar’s Director of Winemaking, Brittany Sherwood, and Estate Director Erik Elliott addressed our guests with a warm welcome, before proceeding to the historic 19^th Century Stone Cellar where our meal took place.

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RECEPTION

Fresh-shucked local Miyagi oysters, mignonette
Savory choux gougères

2021 Quartz Creek Vineyard Chardonnay
2020 Quartz Creek Vineyard Chardonnay
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley

FIRST COURSE

Cold-smoked Alaskan king salmon
spring greens, herb salad

2019 Quartz Creek Vineyard Chardonnay
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley

SECOND COURSE

Lemon chicken piccata
caper berries, herb-roasted baby potatoes

2018 Quartz Creek Vineyard Chardonnay
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley

COFFEE SERVICE

Heitz Cellar mignardises from Woodhouse Chocolates, St Helena

2017 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, Napa Valley

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