Feb. 21^{s t} is the celebration of the fifth annual Vintners Hall of Fame at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena.

This year’s inductees are: vintner Joel Peterson, the late vintner Richard Graff, the late August Sebastiani, UC Davis Professor Vernon Singleton and vintner Bob Trinchero.

The celebration, which is open to the public, begins with a reception at 4:30 p.m. and guests will be treated to food and wine pairings from State Dinner menus crafted Walter Scheib, the former White House executive chef, during his tenure from 1994 to 2005.

We’re told there are still some $175 tickets available and people can read more about the event and register at www.ciavintnershalloffame.com.