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International Cabernet Sauvignon Day

International Cabernet Day is celebrated on the Thursday before Labor Day each year to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the world’s most popular and widely planted grape varieties. Red wine is perhaps one of the oldest beverages known to man. It’s no wonder that Pliny The Elder, a Roman historian, coined the phrase ‘In Vino Veritas’ which translates to ‘In wine, there is truth.’ Up until the mid-90s, most people believed that Cabernet Sauvignon was the renowned ancient Roman wine. Although today we understand the history of this grapevine variety and how it was created, the allure and mystique of Cabernet Sauvignon wine has not ...

Emilio Moro Winemaker Dinner August 22 2024

   Rustic Kitchen is proud to announce our next winemaker dinner, featuring BODEGAS EMILIO MORO With Special Guest: Mario Sanchez Moro 4th Generation Family & Director of US Sales Thursday, August 22, 2024 FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL - 6:30 pm  amuse-bouche Ibérico wrapped Spanish olive manchego, orange infused olive oil, fresh thyme 2022 Godello Polverette El Bierzo  DINNER - 7:00 pm  1st course Steamed Mussels chorizo, garlic confit, white wine broth, citrus gremolata, grilled bread 2021 Goello La Revelia El Bierzo  2nd course Plum Glazed Pork belly papas bravas gratin, fresh rosemary 2021 Emilio ...

Clos Solene Winemaker Dinner August 9, 2024

 Rustic Kitchen is proud to announce our next winemaker dinner, featuring    With Special Guest: Guillaume Fabre, Owner/Winemaker Friday August 9, 2024  After 56 winemaker dinners over the last 8 years, this will be our first repeat dinner and we couldn't be more excited to get Guillaume back down here to share his newest slate of amazing wines.   FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL - 6:30 pm 2023 La Rose amuse-bouche Crispy Calamari nectarine, tarragon vinaigrette 2021 Cuvee Juliette Brut Rose  DINNER - 7:00 pm  1st course Chilean Sea Bass peach cream sauce, toasted pistachios, warm brie, puff pastry, orange blossom ...

Donkey & Goat Winemaker Dinner July 25, 2024

 Rustic Kitchen is proud to announce our next winemaker dinner, featuring  With Special Guest: Connor Bockman, Director of Winemaking Thursday July 25, 2024 Donkey & Goat is celebrated for being amongst a handful of pioneers in the Natural Wine community because in 2004 they were unique for their ecological principles driving decisions in both the vineyard and the cellar and ten years later for promoting transparency, being one of the first to list ingredients on their label. FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL - 6:30 pm amuse-bouche Tuna Crudo watermelon, lemon curd vinaigrette, capers, calabria chili 2023 Fine & Dandy ...

 Tuna Tartar   

wild caught yellowfin ahi tuna, sesame ginger miso, red apple,  cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds, green onion, taro root chips, df gfr

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon 

burrata, fresh basil, aged balsamic gf

Grilled Shrimp

sweet & spicy mango slaw, saffron pineapple aioli, green onion df gf

Italian Meatballs

grass fed beef, bechamel, pan sauce, sauteed spinach, garlic  

Tercero Winemaker Dinner May 23 2024

 Rustic Kitchen is proud to announce our next winemaker dinner, featuring  With Special Guest – Larry Schaffer, Winemaker Thursday May 23, 2024 FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL - 6:30 pm amuse-bouche Blue Cheese, Plum Reduction, Brioche Toast, Candied Bacon 2022 Nouveau Mourvedre, Santa Barbara County DINNER - 7:00 pm 1st course Smoked Salmon Cheesecake, Apricot Jam, Aged Balsamic 2016 Grenache Blanc, Santa Barbara County Plum Glazed Pork Belly, Gruyere Polenta, Crispy Shallots 2020 Grenache, Spear Vineyard 2nd course Crab Cake, Veal Shank Confit, Asparagus, Hollandaise 2021 Pinot Noir, Kessler-Haak Vineyard 3rd course B...

Lone Madrone Winemaker Dinner

 Rustic Kitchen is proud to announce our next winemaker dinner, featuring  With Special Guest – Jordan Collins, Winemaker Thursday April 25, 2024 FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL - 6:30 pm amuse-bouche Apricot Toast cambazola fonduta, pecans 2022 Points West White, Paso Robles DINNER - 7:00 pm 1st course Tuna Crudo scarlet pear, basil pine nut pesto, radish, blood orange vinaigrette, Almond crusted goat cheese 2022 Chenin Blanc, Chen Vineyard, Adelaida District, Paso Robles 2nd course Baked Crab-Stuffed Clams pancetta, gruyere and cauliflower cheesecake, pomegranate romesco 2021 Grenache, Bassi Ranch Vineyard, San Luis Obispo ...