FOOD & WINE
written by Vanessa Brunner
photos courtesy of Kenzo Estate
The mangum opus of Kenzo Tsujimoto, former CEO of Capcom Industries, Kenzo Estate---an artfully minimalistic and zen approach to the California winery—is located on a pristine and preserved 4,000 acres in Napa, on top of Mt. George. Five times the size of Central Park, the extensive grounds embrace the wildlife and historic equestrian grounds.
Tsujimoto’s outstanding, star team of winemakers, including Heidi Barrett and vineyard manager David Abreu, has resulted in elegant and refined wines, which parallel traits of the finest Bordeaux. Kenzo Estate recently released its third vintage, from 2007/2009.
With stones imported from Italian ruins, and 20,000 sq ft of caves exquisitely planned, it’s clear that each bit of Kenzo Estate is thoughtfully and carefully touched by Tsujimoto’s hand and honed by his superb taste.
The tasting menu, provided by none other than Chef Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, features the restaurant’s signature and deliciously indulgent dishes—all of which are flawlessly paired with Kenzo Estate’s impeccable wines.
Kenzo Estate is open from 10-4:30pm, by appointment. Please visit www.KenzoEstate.com or call 707.259.5408 for more details.
