Step away from the tasting floor and take a seat at the table with the people behind the wines. These intimate lunches offer a rare opportunity to share an open menu and exceptional bottles with a leading producer, while hearing the stories and insights behind each pour.
Hosted alongside a Decanter editor, this is your chance to engage directly with the people shaping the world of fine wine, in a relaxed and convivial setting. Highlights include Nicolás Catena Zapata 2004 in magnum, poured by Laura Catena; Pahlmeyer’s ultra-premium, limited-production Pièce de Résistance 2023, presented by Napa rising star Katie Vogt; and two standout, sold-out, small-lot Niagara Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vintages from Burgundy acolyte Adam Lowy of Cloudsley Cellars.
Please note: This intimate experience is strictly limited to just 6 guests per winemaker lunch. Due to exclusivity, bookings are available to Grand Tasting and/or Masterclass ticket holders only. Bookings without a valid ticket will not be accepted.
CHOOSE YOUR HOST
- Dr Laura Catena of Catena Zapata SOLD OUT
- Katie Vogt of Pahlmeyer FINAL SEAT
- Adam Lowy of Cloudsley Cellars
TIMINGS
- 11:15am – Welcome bubbles to begin the experience
- 11:30am – Lunch seating
Discover the wines and pricing for each experience below
Join Dr Laura Catena, fourth-generation vintner and Managing Director of Catena Zapata, for an intimate exploration of Mendoza’s most iconic wines. Discover the pioneering legacy of her family and the artistry behind modern Argentine winemaking. Due to popular demand, this session is hosted without a Decanter Editor, allowing one extra guest to join per seating.
Laura will pour:
- Malbec Argentino, Mendoza, Argentina 2005
- Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay, Uco Valley, Argentina 2023
- Nicolás Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina 2004 (in magnum)
Price: $165 per person
Join Katie Vogt, celebrated Pahlmeyer winemaker, for a Napa Valley journey that celebrates elegance, power, and precision. Alongside Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter’s Napa Correspondent, Katie will reveal the secrets behind her bold yet refined wines, crafted from some of the region’s most coveted vineyards.
Katie will pour:
- Savoir Faire Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA 2024
- Right Bank, Napa Valley, California, USA 2023
- Pièce de Résistance, Napa Valley, California, USA 2023
Price: $165 per person
Experience the elegance of Ontario’s cool-climate wines with Adam Lowy, founder and winemaker of Cloudsley Cellars, joined by Tina Gellie, Decanter Editor. This exclusive lunch celebrates the subtlety, finesse, and character of Niagara’s top vineyard sites, bringing each Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vividly to life.
Adam will pour:
- Wingfield Vineyard Chardonnay, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 2019
- Homestead Pinot Noir, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 2017
Price: $125 per person
