Napa Valley Wine Pairing Dinner Series at Auro

Both part of the Huneeus Vintners family portfolio, Faust and Flowers come together to showcase two distinct yet complementary expressions of Northern California terroir. Flowers Vineyards & Winery pioneers the far Sonoma Coast, crafting elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shaped by ocean breezes, steep ridgelines and the region’s wild coastline. Their wines are known for their balance, purity, and signature coastal minerality. Faust Winery, founded in 1998, offers a modern, bold interpretation of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, rooted in the volcanic soils and cool microclimate of Coombsville. Drawing from its estate vineyard and select Napa Valley sites, Faust creates Cabernet Sauvignons that highlight the depth and character of the region.

Perched in the heart of Napa Valley’s Oakville District, Cardinale represents the pinnacle of mountain‑grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 1982 with a singular mission to craft one extraordinary Cabernet each vintage, the estate sources fruit from Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain to create wines of remarkable structure, depth, and character. Produced by Winemaker Christopher Carpenter, Cardinale’s limited‑production Cabernet reflects the true artistry of meticulous blending.

La Jota and Lokoya come together for an extraordinary exploration of Napa Valley’s mountain terroir, showcasing the elegance that defines their high‑elevation vineyards. La Jota brings more than a century of Howell Mountain heritage, known for producing deeply expressive wines shaped by volcanic soils and cool, rugged terrain. Lokoya offers a rare lens into four of Napa’s most celebrated mountain appellations through its pure, site‑driven Cabernet Sauvignons. Both guided by the vision of Winemaker Christopher Carpenter, the two estates reveal the depth, structure and nuance of Napa’s mountains, creating a truly exceptional pairing for an unforgettable dinner experience.

A legendary Calistoga estate first planted with vines in the 1880s, Eisele Vineyard is widely regarded as one of Napa Valley’s 'Grand Cru' sites. Farmed organically and biodynamically, the 38-acre vineyard sits at the base of the Palisades Mountains and has long produced some of Napa's most critically acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, with fruit once sought by iconic producers such as Ridge, Joseph Phelps, and Robert Mondavi. Now stewarded by Artémis Domaines, the estate continues its legacy of precision, purity, and terroir-driven winemaking. Eisele's wines reflect the vineyard's mineral-rich soils and its heritage as one of Napa’s most site-expressive properties.

Hidden within 280 acres in the heart of Rutherford, Quintessa is a biodynamically farmed estate that embodies the harmony of its diverse hillsides, lake, and microclimates. Founded by Agustin and Valeria Huneeus, the winery produces one singular, estate-grown red wine each vintage, a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. With 26 individually vinified vineyard blocks, Quintessa highlights the nuance and complexity of its terroir.

Hundred Acre is a renowned Napa Valley winery founded by visionary winemaker Jayson Woodbridge, known for producing highly sought-after, limited-production Cabernet Sauvignons that consistently receive perfect 100-point scores from critics. Established in 2000, the estate sources from exceptional single-vineyard sites that showcase Napa's most expressive terroir. For this dinner, guests will also enjoy wines from Woodbridge's acclaimed sister labels, Fortunate Son and Summer Dreams.