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Holiday Wine Pairing Guide

Holiday Wine Pairing Guide Holiday dinners present a prime time to try new wines with favorite recipes of old. Will it be ham, turkey, goose or prime rib? If you are looking for new wine pairings to complement your holiday meal, then look no further! Check out our choice of versatile whites and diverse reds that are sure to enhance your holiday gatherings, varietals picked for both their presence and adaptability. Wines to Serve with Turkey Turkey on its own presents a fairly straight-forward pairing partner, but who really eats turkey solo? Herb-filled stuffing, roasted veggies, rich sauces, and an assortment of savory sides manage to make their ...

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Holiday in California Wine Dinner

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH CALIFORNIA WINES RK POP-UP WINE DINNER Thursday, December 4, 2025   Join us for a fantastic wine dinner celebrating the best of California.  This four course dinner will pair up some of our favorite California's wines with a special dinner created by Chef Noelle and wines curated by Certified Sommelier John for an intimate evening of holiday cheer. FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  AMUSE BOUCHE - 6:30pm Almond Crusted Scallop cilantro pesto, tomato cream 2018 DuMOL Chloe Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard Russian River Valley  DINNER - 7:00pm 1st Course Duck Rillettes orange cranberry jam, four onion bisque, gruyere ...

Exploring France II

RK POP-UP WINE DINNER Thursday, November 20, 2025   Join us for as we go back to France and taste through some incredible wines from the RK Cellar!  It's going to be another epic night tasting a selection of mature French wines expertly paired with an incredible four course dinner.  FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  AMUSE BOUCHE - 6:30pm Gruyere Tartlet Parsley Sauce Lanson Le Black Brut Champagne DINNER - 7:00pm 1st Course Tuna Poisson Cru apple pear, lavender vinaigrette, micro arugula, pistachios, Calabrian chili 2016 Fernand & Laurent Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain 2nd Course Vichyssoise Soup bacon lardon...

Stars of Paso Robles IV

Thursday, November 6, 2025   Join us for another exciting and rare wine event featuring perfectly aged selections of small production, highly acclaimed wines from one of the most exciting emerging wine growing regions in the world -  Paso Robles.  FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  Amuse- 6:30pm Warm Brie Pastry Purse citrus cream 2023 Epoch White Rhone Blend 51% Grenache Blanc, 40% Viognier, 9% Roussanne Dinner - 7:00 pm 1st Course Bacon Wrapped Prawn cream of fennel soup, pecorino romano toast 2016 Booker The Ripper 22, Extended Barrel Aged Grenache 100% Grenache / 97+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck 2nd Course Herb Crusted Lamb ...

Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner

CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET VERTICAL POP UP WINE DINNER Join us for an exciting and rare wine event featuring a three vintage vertical of perfectly aged cabernet sauvignon from the infamous Napa Valley winery, Chateau Montelena.  Having gained international notoriety by winning the Judgement of Paris in 1976, effectively putting Napa Valley on the map as a world class winemaking region.  Chateau Montelena's wines have reached historical prominence and are critically acclaimed year after year as some of the best of Napa.  This vertical of vintages 1997, 1999 and 2001 will be presented from rare double magnum format, obtained directly from the ...

Wines of Australia Wine Dinner

RK POP-UP WINE DINNER Thursday, October 9, 2025   Join us for  incredible dinner, featuring some spectacular Australian wines from the RK cellar including the rare and critically acclaimed Old Bastard from Kaesler Wines of the Barossa Valley.  These wines have guaranteed provenance and have been pristinely aged since their release. **Please be sure to read all the information at the very bottom of this page**  FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU Amuse- 6:30pm Lemon Ricotta Blini Jasmine scented crème fraiche, caviar NV Jansz Premium Cuvee Tasmania  75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir Dinner - 7:00 pm 1st Course Shrimp Stuffed Manicott...

Lobster Fest 2025

It's that time of year again!  Time to get messy! Join us for our Annual Lobster Fest! Saturday  |   September 27, 2025  |  6:00 pm This is our West Coast version of a New England style lobster feast (with a few upgrades!).  Continuing our annual homage to our deep love of the most delicious of sea creatures ~ the Maine Lobster ~ and all things New England.  This year, we celebrate 35 years of Lobster Fest!   Outdoor communal tables will be setup in a casual homestyle setting at a private residence in Venice, for a shared experience with friends old and new.. Each guest will enjoy a buffet of delectable delights (please be sure to ...

Stars of Paso Robles III

STARS OF PASO ROBLES III Thursday, September 11, 2025   Join us for  incredible dinner, featuring high end boutique wines from Paso Robles selected from the RK cellar.  These wines have guaranteed provenance and have been pristinely aged since their release. **Please be sure to read all the information at the very bottom of this page**  FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU Amuse- 6:30pm Cod Ceviche lemon curd vinaigrette, micro arugula, Calabrian chili 2023 Epoch White Rhone Blend 51% Grenache Blanc, 40% Viognier, and 9% Roussanne Dinner - 7:00 pm 1st Course Salmon Rillettes fresh lemon, charred toast, cambazola, black cherry ...

Spain Meets Italy Wine Dinner

Thursday, August 21, 2025   FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU Join us for an incredible dinner, featuring rare and boutique Italian and Spanish wines selected from the RK cellar. These wines have guaranteed provenance and have been pristinely aged since their release. **Please be sure to read all the information at the very bottom of this page**  Amuse- 6:30pm Grilled Peach, Serrano Ham Spanish honey, citrus infused ricotta 2020 Cantina Terlano "Nova Domus" Riserva, Alto Adige, Italy  60% pinot blanc, 30% chardonnay, 10% sauvignon blanc Founded in 1893, the Cantina Terlano winery is now one of the leading wine growers’ cooperatives ...