Past Events
November 13, 2008
NG: The Next Generation In Wine Fall Tasting Event-San Francisco
Please join us at San Francisco's Foreign Cinema restaurant as we feature our wine along with 12 other second-generation family-owned Napa Valley wineries. Live music from The Jazz Mafia, savory appetizers, silent auction, post party and way too much fun!This event will benefit The Edible Schoolyard program.
More information and tickets can be had at www.ngwine.com
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November 08, 2008
SILVER PASS WEEKEND
November 8th & 9th, 2008 Judd's Hill will once again be participating in the semiannual Silverado Trail wineries association's SILVERPASS WEEKEND on November 8th & 9th, 2008.Make Judd's Hill your starting point for your journey "along the road less traveled" to visit participating wineries offering fun, food and fantastic wines.
For more info or to purchase tickets in advance go to: www.silveradotrail.com/events.html
A portion of all Silver Pass ticket sales from this event will be donated to the Napa County Unified School District to benefit the wonderful Preschoolers book program. We will see you then!
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November 01, 2008
Wine Club Shipment Pick-Up Party-Rain or Shine!
Our Wine Club members can visit the winery and save the shipping charges for the November Wine Club selection by picking up the wine in person. We will be offering up a swell party with all of our wines, fine food and live music.If you're not a member yet, sign-up today. It's free and we'll look forward to having you join us for all the fun!
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October 24, 2008
Thrillville's Spookylau!
Judd & Holly return with The Maikai Gents to COPIA for this annual Halloween treat. It'll be a spooky appearance along with a fabulous sci-fi "B" film and plenty of Halloween shenanigans. Here's what you're in store for:THRILLVILLE'S SPACED-OUT HALLOWEEN SPOOKYLAU Hosted by Will the Thrill and Monica Tiki Goddess www.thrillville.net
Featuring:
The ultimate psychotronic motion picture experience: FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE SPACE MONSTER (1965) Go-go girls! Sex-starved aliens! Mutant androids! Random garage music! & Puerto Rico! With spooky short subjects.
Plus the swaying, slaying sounds of THE MAIKAI GENTS http://www.mkgents.com/
& special guests, MR LOBO & THE QUEEN OF TRASH ("Cinema Insomnia") in person! http://www.cinemainsomnia.com/
Friday, October 24, 8PM
$7(CHEAP!)
All ages welcome @ COPIA: The American Center For Wine, Food & the Arts - 500 First Street Napa, CA 94559
Advance tickets can be had here: http://copia.org/friday-night-flick-thrillville-039s-halloween-spookylau
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October 19, 2008
Harvest Blessing at Judd's Hill
Join us in the spirit of gratitude for the bounty of our Napa Valley harvest. Rabbi Oren Postrel of Napa's Congregation Beth Sholom will conduct the brief ceremony which coincides with the traditional Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot. Attendance is complimentary and there will be light refreshments to follow. Please call (707) 255-2332 for more information.More Info
October 18, 2008
Friends at Harvest Open House Details
Please join us in celebrating the release of our first ever "Friends at Harvest" Mixed case wine offerings. Judd's Hill, along with Salvestrin, Schweiger, and Titus wineries are hosting a series of collaborative open house events. Take part in four unique harvest experiences at four great boutique, Napa wineries, all in one afternoon!More Info
September 19, 2008
Maikai Gents & Judd's Hill at Napa Valley Opera House
This event is now sold out. Mahalo for your support.Please join us for a great evening of entertainment by my band along with the Grammy Winners of Hawaiian Slack Key. Enjoy complimentary wines by Judd's Hill. Bring along friends and spread the aloha. Hope to see you there!
-Judd
From the Opera House website: The Grammy Winners of Hawaiian Slack Key George Kahumoku Jr. & Keoki Kahumoku with The Maikai Gents / Norton Buffalo Friday, September 19, 8 PM $30/$25
Tickets and info: http://nvoh.org/index.php/component/content/article/136
Bringing the magic of the aloha to the Napa Valley, multi-time Grammy Award winners George Kahumoku Jr. and Keoki Kahumoku beautifully represent five generations of one of Hawaii's most treasured traditions. Share in an evening of Hawaii's history, timeless family stories and the beauty of hula in this rare father and son appearance. The night will begin with Napa's own Maikai Gents transporting you back to the days of yesteryear with classic hapa-haole classics and will close with the sweet sounds of the folk music great Norton Buffalo—regarded around the world as one of the best harmonica virtuosos and songwriters of all time. Mahalo!
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September 13, 2008
Wine Club Pick-Up & Judd's Hill Harvest Party
Witness Napa Valley's Harvest 2008 and sample our amazing new releases expertly paired with artisanal cheeses. And that's just the beginning. Enjoy delectable hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Daniel Holt of Sausalito's Cavallo Point Lodge and live music by The Rhythm Cats. Best of all, pick up some delicious Judd's Hill Wine.Please R.S.V.P. to Pat here at the winery. (707) 255-2332.
Complimentary for Wine Club Members and just $15 for non-members.
If you're not a member yet, sign-up today. It's free and we'll look forward to having you join us for all the fun!
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August 30, 2008
Sundance Wine & Food Festival
Enjoy the stunning beauty of the Sundance resort in Utah as well as fine wine, food and the company of Judd & Holly. This is always a wonderful and sold-out event, so get your tickets now. For more information visit http://www.sundanceresort.com/create/hap_festivals.htmlMore Info
August 28, 2008
Judd's Hill Comes To Skylodge - Park City, Utah!
Join host Karen Cakebread in welcoming Judd and Holly Finkelstein for an evening of dining and wine featuring selected vintages from Judds’ Hill.This intimate 45-seat Winemaker Dinner Series event begins with a winemaker reception followed by a 5-course dinner with wine pairings and remarks by the winemaker (Judd & Holly). Inspired by the wines, the evening’s one-night-only menu is lovingly created by The Sky Lodge’s talented chefs, led by Executive Chef Scott Boberek.
$125 per person. Call early for pre-paid reservations as Sky Lodge Winemaker Dinner Series events typically sell out: 435-658-9420.
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August 16, 2008
5th Annual West Coast BBQ Championships
Come out and see our own winery chef and competitive BBQ'r Pat Burke, and his team, The Vineyard Roasters, take on 35 of California's top BBQ teams at the 5th Annual West Coast BBQ Championships. The event starts on Friday afternoon in Fairfield, California and ends with the award ceremony on Saturday afternoon at 4PM. Just follow the smell of the smoke!More Info
August 09, 2008
JUDD'S HILL ANNUAL LOBSTER LUAU WINE FEST-SOLD OUT, THANK YOU!
This event is now SOLD OUT. THANK YOU!Don’t miss our always-sold-out seafood & wine extravaganza! Enjoy an abundance of crustaceans and fine wines accompanied by the live island sounds of The Maikai Gents. Tickets are selling fast, so don't delay! Call us at (707) 255-2332 to reserve your spot, seating is limited.
$85 for Wine Club members.
$100 for non-members
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July 26, 2008
Judd's Hill Party In Honolulu!
Meet us in Honolulu as we celebrate the newest member of the Judd's Hill family's first birthday with a grand party!Enjoy a fabulous night of fun that will include a delectable dinner, plenty of our wines and live musical performance by some of the finest and most entertaining musicians in Hawaii.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Hawaii Youth Symphony. Get into the aloha spirit and help us support the musical youth of Hawaii. We look forward to seeing you there.
For tax-deductible tickets, please call the Youth Symphony at 808-941-9706. Mahalo!
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June 28, 2008
THE JUDD BOAT RETURNS!: Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Napa River with the Judd's Hill family
Join Judd on this two-hour sail accompanied by our delicious wines as well as fantastic food prepared by Chef Daniel Holt of All Seasons Bistro in Calistoga.
For reservations and information, please call us at 707-255-2332 and speak to Pat. Wine Club members: $45 Non-members: $55
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June 27, 2008
MicroCrush Open House
Interested in having us make custom wine for you? Please join us here at the winery for our MicroCrush open house. Our winemakers and staff will be here to show you around and answer your questions. There's no cost to attend, but we'd like to know you're coming. Please R.S.V.P. to us at (707) 255-2332. Thanks!More Info
June 26, 2008
Maikai Gents Concert In The Park
We're kicking off the Saint Helena Summer Concert series with the sounds of old Hawaii. Judd's and Holly's band, The Maikai Gents Featuring The Mysterious Miss Mauna Loa, will be spotlighted at this free concert. Bring along a picnic and some wine and enjoy a beautiful Napa Valley summer evening. Look for the Judd's Hill family, we'd be glad to share some vino with you.More Info
June 20, 2008
Jewish Vintners Celebration
Raise your glasses and spirits as this fantastic weekend of wonderful wines, fabulous meals and amazing auctions raises funds for Napa Valley community organizations and programs. Hope to see you there! For tickets and information please visit www.jewishvintners.orgMore Info
May 17, 2008
A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters
A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters 6 - 10 pm at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA to benefit Cystic Fibrosis FoundationMore Info
May 11, 2008
Mother's Day Wine Club Pickup Party
Chef Pat Burke will be here to show off his award-winning BBQ skills, and all mothers and Judd's Hill Wine Club members will receive complimentary neck & shoulder massages(from 11am-3pm) - from a professional, not Judd! as well as complimentary tastings.Delight in a live performance by Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar master, Fran Guidry from 12:00pm-3:00pm
Please let us know that you'll attend. (Not a club member yet? Join now to enjoy our pick-up party and receive our next offering of 2004 Petite Sirah without shipping charges. Call (707) 255-2332 or click on the Wine Club menu item above)
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May 10, 2008
A day in the vineyard at Judd's Hill and the Napa Valley Vintners
Visit Judd's Hill for an educational vineyard experience. We will be hosting the Napa Valley Vintners Association for a day in the vineyards. There will be staff on hand to explain what's happening in our surrounding vineyard property and we will be offering a sampling of our wonderful wines as well. We look forward to seeing you!More Info
April 26, 2008
2nd ANNUAL JUDD'S HILL MUSICAL BONANZA
Join us for the 2nd Annual Judd’s Hill Musical Bonanza benefiting the Napa Valley Youth Symphony on Saturday, April 26 from 12pm-4pm at the winery. The live music will get your toes tappin’(at the very least) as we welcome to our stage the swingin’, jumpin’, bluesy, rockin’ sounds of The Rhythm Cats as well as the hilarious ukulele stylings of international star, King Kukulele. Your taste buds will be delighted by the most delectable grilled victuals prepared by our own chef, Nationally-Ranked, Memphis Barbecue Network Champion Team member, Barbecuer, Pat Burke. Our brand-new wine releases will be in abundant supply, AND we’ll crack open the vault to give you the rare chance to taste some of our exceptionally aged library wines. All fans of our wines are welcome, but Wine Club members will receive special ticket pricing (as well as 20% off day-of wine purchases). We are a small winery, so there are only a limited number of tickets available. First come, first served. If you’d like to join the Wine Club and get the good price on this full day of wine, food, music and fun, click on the Wine Club page of our website. You’ll also see all the other great benefits of membership. Tickets are: $40 for Wine Club Members $55 for non-members To confirm your reservation, give us a call at 707-255-2332. We’ll put you (and up to three guests at the wine club price) on the list.More Info
March 13, 2008
Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with Kith & Kin at Copia
Popular Kith & Kin, a group of seven Napa Valley vocalists and musicians led by John Kelly, will fill COPIA's theater with mandolin, fiddle, tin whistle and song. Known for performing at local pubs in the area, Kith & Kin will play tunes from their two CDs Irish Genesis and Winter Measures, plus more. Judd's Hill will once again be the Wine sponsor for this event. Join Pat Burke for a complimentary tasting prior to the show.More Info
March 09, 2008
SOLD OUT!!!! Ukulele Master Herb Ohta, Jr. In Concert!
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Herb Ohta, Jr, one of today’s most prolific and accomplished ‘ukulele players and composers, as he shares his love for the music and beauty of Hawai'i.More Info
March 08, 2008
Andew Moore's "Bravo to Broadway" at Copia
Judd's Hill is proud to be the wine sponsor for this fantastic pianist/vocalist and Judd's Hill wine club member, as he presents his new show "Bravo to Broadway." Performed with his "powerhouse tenor" and "theatrical cabaret" style against a backdrop of vintage projections, the show will include timeless classics of Broadway that have become American treasures. Come early at 7:15pm and enjoy complimentary Judd's Hill wines poured by Judd himself! Call 707-259-1600 for tickets.More Info
February 23, 2008
Maikai Gents at COPIA with Complimentary Judd's Hill Wines!
Judd's band, The Maikai Gents Featuring The Mysterious Miss Mauna Loa, will return to COPIA The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa. The family will be on hand to pour complimentary Judd’s Hill wines at 7:15pm and the show is at 8:00pm. It’ll be a multi-media extravaganza full of Hawaiian island aloha! Tickets are $20 for General and $18 for COPIA members and can be had at www.copia.org/content/node/1711More Info
February 14, 2008
Valentine's Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing @ Tony Caputo's In Salt Lake City
Join Judd & Holly and their wine at this finest of Italian markets. Experience the very best examples of the world's most romantic food. Not only will you enjoy sexy pairings of chocolate and wine, but you will learn everything you need to become a chocolate connoisseur. Includes a $5 chocolate gift certificate. Class: $25 Wine Pairing: $15 Call (801) 519-5754 with a credit card to sign up. www.caputosdeli.com/cookingclassMore Info
February 13, 2008
Dinner with Judd & Holly @ Biaggi's in Salt Lake City, UT
This event is now sold out! Please contact Biaggi's for waiting list information. Thanks so much. Judd & Holly would love to have you join them for a wonderful five-course meal paired with six Judd's Hill wines. A fun feature will be a side-by-side tasting of the Judd's Hill 1999 Estate and 2001 Estate wines with the main course. What a great time this promises to be! Price above is for both food & wine together. Please call Biaggi's for information and reservations.(801)596-7222 www.biaggis.com/saltlakecity.htmMore Info
February 12, 2008
Dinner with Judd & Holly @ Spencers in Salt Lake City, Utah
This is now sold-out! You may contact the restaurant for waiting list information. Thanks so much! Join Judd & Holly for a multi-course meal at Salt Lake City's premier steakhouse. Each delicious course will be beautifully paired with a different Judd's Hill wine. This promises to be quite a night! Price above is for both food & wine together. Please call Spencer's for information and reservations. (801) 238-4748 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com/saltlake/index.cfmMore Info
February 10, 2008
Loyola Marymount University ~ 27th Annual Wine Classic
Join Judd's Hill at the 27th annual LMU Wine Classic. This years tasting event is one of the few where you'll have the opportunity to meet the owner or vintner of every participating winery. Sample wines from 46 hand selected boutique wineries in California.More Info
February 08, 2008
P. S. (Petite Sirah) I Love You - Dark & Delicious Tasting
Dark & Delicious 2008 Judd's Hill along with 34 other wineries and 20 food vendors will join forces, again for a fantastic Petite Sirah tasting. Friday February 8, 2008 ~ 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Palace of the Fine Arts, San Francisco $50 per ticketMore Info
January 31, 2008
Maikai Gents play at the Lobster Shack in Napa, ONCE AGAIN!
JANUARY 31st!
Judd's band, The Maikai Gents, will be once again be playing from 6-9pm at The Lobster Shack in Napa. Join us for a mug o' chowdah and a glass of vino(Judd's Hill) We hope to see you there as we connect Hawaiian music with New England feasting in the heart of California wine country. The Lobster Shack is located at 806 4th Street in Napa. For you Napa locals, it's the old Depot Restaurant along Soscol. For directions and info, call them at 707-258-8200.
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January 24, 2008
The Maikai Gents play at Kelley's No Bad Days Cafe
Please join us at Kelley's No Bad Days Café at 976 Pearl Street in Napa for fine Hawaiian music as Judd's band, The Maikai Gents play from 6:00-9:00pm. There's no cover charge and no corkage charge. Bring a bottle of Judd's Hill wine to enjoy and the band will dedicate a song to you! For reservations, call 707-258-9666.More Info
November 09, 2007
Jake Shimabukuro plays at the Napa Valley Opera House.
For followers of Judd’s ukulele playing, Judd's Hill is a ‘partner’ for Jake Shimabukuro’s performance at The Napa Valley Opera House on November 9 at 8:00 p.m. Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake is one of the world’s most respected ukulele players. His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock, Jake’s mission is to show his audiences that the ukulele is capable of so much more than traditional Hawaiian music. Go to www.nvoh.org for more info.More Info
October 26, 2007
Spookylau!
Have some Halloween fun with my Hawaiian band, at The Spookylau! It'll be at COPIA, The American Center for Wine, Food and The Arts in Napa. See carpeted dogs tricked out like giant ravenous rodents in “THE KILLER SHREWS (1959)!” Thrill to the haunting sounds of Napa Valleys own MAIKAI GENTS featuring the Mysterious Miss Mauna Loa! Chill with your TV horror host MR. LOBO and his Amazonian assistant, THE QUEEN OF TRASH! Win prizes for B-movie trivia! Aloha and Happy Halloween! Enjoy a complimentary Napa Valley wine tasting from 7:15 - 8:00 pm. Admission: $7 General / $6 COPIA Member Advance ticket purchase is recommended for this intimate venue and can be procured through the COPIA box office here: http://www.copia.org/content/node/1535 *Bring your ticket or stub for a complimentary tasting at Judd’s Hill the day of the show or on Saturday, October 27 between 10:00am and noon.More Info
October 05, 2007
Come aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train for a special vintner lunch with Judd and Holly.
Our wines will be paired with the wonderful cuisine of chef Kelly MacDonald as we roll along,More Info
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