In-Home Dinner at the Trainor Residence
with Chef Charlie Reid of Crafted Plate Featuring Julien Fayard Wines
April 23, 2025

Thanks to CW+F Board Member, Jill Trainor, and her husband Chris for hosting an invite-only in-home dinner featuring renowned Napa Valley winemaker Julien Fayard, Owner and Winemaker of Julien Fayard Wines and Covert. The evening included a reception and an incredible meal prepared by Chef Charlie Reid of Crafted Plate.

Featured wines included: JustPink Rosé, 2021 Julien Fayard Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay, 2021 Julien Fayard Platt Pinot Noir, 2021 Covert Estate Coombsville Massale Select Syrah, 2021 Julien Fayard Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Julien Fayard Martinez Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, & 2021 Covert Estate Coombsville Cabernet Franc.

A brief live auction was held at the end of dinner including: A Fully Curated Two-Day VIP Wine Experience with Julien Fayard Wines for Four (4), Two (2) 3L bottles of 2021 Julien Fayard Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, an In-Home Dinner for Eight (8) with Chef Charlie Reid plus Wine Pairings from Julien Fayard Wines, and
an In-Home Omakase Experience for Six (6) with Chef Tony Huynh and Sake pairing courtsey of Sara Guterbock #SAKESARA. Through the generosity of all present, the auction raised $25,500!

Event rentals were provided by Creative Solutions Special Events. Wine retail and service support was courtesy of Julien Fayard Wines.

All proceeds benefited A Child’s Place - a program of Thompson, Augustine Literacy Project, Digi-Bridge, and Wayfinders.

Photo Credits: Josh Bannen Photo