Chapter 6 fEATURING Julien Fayard WINES
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Chapter 6 featuring the renowned Napa Valley winemaker Julien Fayard, Owner and Winemaker of Julien Fayard Wines and Covert. Guests will indulge in a multi-course dinner expertly crafted by Chef Bernard Crate of Chapter 6, perfectly paired with exceptional selections from Julien Fayard Wines. Get ready for a night of incredible food, world-class wine, and meaningful fundraising. You won’t want to miss it!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 6:30 PM Arrival | 6:45 PM Dinner
Location: Chapter 6 | 2151 Hawkins Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
Special Guests: Julien Fayard | Owner and Winemaker - Julien Fayard Wines
Bernard Crate | Executive Chef - Chapter 6
Tickets: $195/person plus tax
Gratuity is included in the ticket price, and $50 of each ticket is tax-deductible.
Must be 21+
Seating will be at three large communal tables.
Hosted by Charlotte Wine + Food Board Chairman Ariail Barker.
WINES
WELCOME RECEPTION
JustPink Rosé
FIRST COURSE
Julien Fayard McGah Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
SECOND COURSE
Julien Fayard Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir
THIRD COURSE
Julien Fayard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
FOURTH COURSE
Covert Estate Clone 337/191 Cabernet Sauvignon
Menu coming soon…
Dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice. Please indicate any restrictions the event organizers should be aware of at time of your registration/ticket purchase. Alternatively, please email info@charlottewineandfood.org to notify us at minimum 5 days prior to the event.
CULINARY & BEVERAGE TALENT
JULIEN FAYARD | OWNER AND WINEMAKER - JULIEN FAYARD WINES and COVERT
With more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard is one of Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers producing California varietals with French finesse. He believes in producing wines with an identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien’s wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificitiesand characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil and climate. He has a track record of building brands both in terms of quality and market presence. Originally from France, Julien began his career as a winemaker producing quality rosé at his family’s winery in Provence. In Bordeaux he worked at Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Laffite before relocating to Napa Valley. In Napa, he was Philippe Melka’s director of winemaking for a few years before launching his own projects. Julien earned his Master in Agri-Business from ESA France and his Master in Winemaking from Toulouse France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis.
BERNARD CRATE | EXECUTIVE CHEF - CHAPTER 6
Born and raised in Fairfax, VA and an alumni of JWU in Providence, RI, Bernard Crate has been working in the restaurant business since he was 15 years old. At the age of 21, Bernard realized his love for food and the restaurant business while abroad in Paris with his family. His experience in the culinary field includes Michelin-starred chefs Bryan Voltaggio and Jose Andres (minibar), staging at over 25 restaurants all over the east and southern coast, learning and networking with chefs of varying backgrounds. A first-generation Lebanese-American, Bernard's fondest memories growing up revolved around food and family - helping his grandmother in the kitchen, helping with church dinners, and cooking for large holiday parties. Bernard made his way to Charlotte in May of 2020 and now serves as Executive Chef at Chapter 6!
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR!
