Winemaker Dinners
ONX Winemaker Dinner
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest - Drew Nenow, Winemaker
Thursday June 8, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2021 ONX Indie Rosé of Tempranillo, Templeton Gap District
1ST Course
almond crusted fried manchego, pear carpaccio,
seared scallop, brioche crouton, pineapple vinaigrette
2022 ONX Field Day White, Templeton Gap District
sauvignon blanc 97%, viognier 3%
2nd Course
crispy skin chicken roulade, roasted fennel, black olive,
goat cheese, sweet pepper peppercorn puree
2019 ONX Mad Crush red blend, ...
Aaron Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest
Aaron Jackson, Winemaker/Owner
Thursday May 25, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2022 Aequora Viognier, Spanish Springs Vineyard
1ST Course
Savory gruyere and cauliflower cheesecake, red pepper romesco, prosciutto, grilled romaine, hibiscus vinaigrette
2021 Aequora Pinot Noir Seafarer
Duck confit, mini twice baked stuffed Yukon gold potato, braised fennel
2021 Aequora Pinot Noir Spanish Springs Vineyard
2nd Course
Chicken Milanese, sliced ...
Progeny Wine Dinner
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest
Paul Woolls, Vintner/Proprietor
Wednesday April 26, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
1ST Course
Poached Pear, Blue Cheese, Endive, Candied Pecans,
Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
2014 Trinity Blanc, Mt. Veeder
Grilled Cheese, Brie, Prosciutto, Arugula, Citrus Honey
2019 Trinity Blanc, Mt. Veeder
2nd Course
Mussels, Blue Cheese, Leeks, Saffron, Fresh Parsley, Grilled Bread
2016 Grenache, Mt. Veeder
Double Herb Crusted Lamb Chop, Sweet Potato Puree, Rosemary Brown Butter
2015 ...
Jaffurs Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest
Stephen Searle, Winemaker
Thursday March 23, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
ARRIVAL
2021 Jaffurs Bien Nacido Vineyard Viognier, Santa Maria Valley
1ST COURSE
Fried Garlic, Tuna Crudo, Apple, Lemon Curd Vinaigrette
Poached Cod, Parsley and Pine Nut Pesto Puree, Citrus Micro Greens
2020 Jaffurs Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills
2nd COURSE
Romesco with Fritto Misto, Chive Oil
2019 Jaffurs Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County
Beef Tartar, Raspberry Balsamic ...
Jacob Toft Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guests Kelly & Jacob Toft
Thursday February 23, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
ARRIVAL
2021 Jacob Toft Diana's Chardonnay Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
1ST COURSE
Roasted Beets, Cauliflower Nage, Crab and Fennel Cake, Mustard Cream
2021 Jacob Toft Kelly's Pinot Noir, Sierra Mar Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
2nd COURSE
Cream of Leek and Mushroom Soup, Blue Cheese Crouton
2019 Jacob Toft Stolpmam Vineyard Syrah, Ballard Canyon
Lamb ...
Marchesi di Barolo wine dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest - Valentina Abbona
sixth generation to head the Marchesi di Barolo winery
Thursday October 13, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
ARRIVAL
2021 Marchesi di Barolo Gavi di Gavi White Label
1ST COURSE
Rock Shrimp Salad Niçoise
Almond Crusted Zucchini Fritter, lemon crème fraiche
2019 Marchesi di Barolo Gavi di Gavi Black Label
2nd COURSE
Bucatini Carbonara, quail egg, bacon lardon
2017 Marchesi di Barolo Servaj Dolcetto
Duck Sausage Risotto with ...
Tablas Creek Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest - Jason Haas / GM & Partner
Thursday September 29, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
ARRIVAL
2021 Patelin de Tablas Blanc
1ST COURSE
Fried Oyster, spinach walnut cream sauce
Warm Cambazola & Apple Carpaccio
lemon vinaigrette, micro greens
2019 Esprit de Tablas Blanc
2nd COURSE
Blueberry Mustard Glazed Pork Belly
rainbow chard, garlic toast
2020 Tablas Creek Mourvèdre
Veal Saltimbocca
sweet corn cake, brown butter pan sauce
2019 Tablas ...
Sojourn Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest - Randy Bennett / Winemaker & GM
Thursday September 1, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2021 Sojourn Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
First Course
Albacore and Pear Crudo, chive oil, Vichyssoise with leeks and potatoes, crab ball, crème fraiche
2018 Sojourn Durell Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
2nd Course
Pan Seared Barramundi, olive herb Sauce, ricotta canalloni roasted red pepper sauce
2019 Sojourn Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir, ...
Denner Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
Special Guest Anthony Yount, Winemaker
Thursday July 28, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2020 Denner Vermintino
1st Course
Pistachio Crusted Scallop, Lemon Cream Sauce,
Asian Pear Salad, Blue Cheese, Brioche Croutons
2020 Denner White Blend Theresa
2nd Course
Pan roasted salmon, maitake mushroom pate, puff pastry,
orange pomegranate wine sauce, yam puree
2019 Denner GSM Blend Ditch Digger
Duck breast, lavender peppercorn sauce, silken potatoes
2...
Ancien Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
Special Guest Ken Bernards, Owner-Winemaker
Thursday June 2, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU
1st Course
Grilled Peach and Blue Cheese Toast, Crab Cake, Shaved Fennel Salad, Meyer lemon sauce
2018 Ancien Pinot Gris Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros
2nd Course
Charred Corn and Lobster Chowder, Smoky Tomato Cream, Candied Bacon
2018 Ancien Pinot Noir Carneros
Baked Stuffed Clams, Chorizo, Manchego, Fresh Thyme, Celery Root Puree
2019 Ancien Pinot Noir Jouissa...