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Celebrate Pinot Noir Wine Dinner

June 14, 2025   Tour the world of Pinot Noir with us as we explore the most unique and diverse terroir's in the world where pinot noir shows its best. FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU Arrival - 6:30pm 2023 Flowers Rose of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Dinner - 7:00 pm 1st Course Cod Crudo pear, shaved fennel   Corn & Goat Cheese Fritter lime leaf pesto 2022 Dragonette Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills, Calif  2nd Course Duck Confit  roast green olives, tomato nage, fresh thyme 2020 Cantina Terlan Pinot Noir Riserva, Monticol, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy  Almond Crusted Lamb Chop crispy shimeji mushrooms, plum pan sauce 2016 ...

Exploring France

May 31, 2025   FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU Arrival - 6:30pm Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Champagne Dinner - 7:00 pm 1st Course Endive, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Grapes extra virgin olive oil  Fried Oyster walnut cream sauce, spinach 2018 Chateau Cos d'Estournel Les Pagodes de Cos Bordeaux Blanc 93% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Sémillon / 92 points Jeb Dunnuck 2nd Course French Onion Soup sourdough crouton, golden gruyere crust 2019 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 100% syrah Steak Tartar shallot, Dijon mustard, capers, quail egg, toast 2020 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 75% Grenache, 10% each of Syrah and Mourved...

Stars of Paso Robles 2

May 17, 2025   FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU Arrival - 6:30pm 2022 Daou Rose 100% Grenache Dinner - 7:00 pm 1st Course Golden Beet Tartar creamy lemon chive sauce Grilled Prawn sweet pea puree, brown butter  2019 Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc 63% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul, 3% Picardan 2nd Course Shitaki and Goat Cheese Stuffed Quail Breast  olive tapenade, lavender pan sauce 2019 Caliza Winery Azimuth  50% Mourvèdre/30% Grenache/20% Syrah Lamb Meatball cilantro pesto, blue cheese mash 2016 Torrin Winery Akash Syrah 3rd Course Braised Short Rib rosemary carrot puree, Truffled ...

Wine Sales

We are offering wines that are remaining from our restaurants bottle list that were curated for our wine bar by our partner and Certified Sommelier, John Fanaris.  These are higher end wines that are not generally available at your local grocery stores and many are very highly allocated and rare.  If you are looking for inexpensive daily drinkers, this is not really the place for you. take a look below as all pricing is guaranteed lower than can be found locally (Los Angeles area) and usually lower than can be found anywhere nationwide! Free local delivery for any purchase over $150 Delivery to South Bay, Long Beach, Pasadena and Valley also ...

Wines of the Sonoma Coast

Join us for an intimate evening at our home in Venice for an incredible dinner under the stars. Chef Noelle has created another culinary adventure perfectly paired with a diverse selection of iconic wines from California's Sonoma Coast.  Our Certified Sommelier John Fanaris will guide you through the dinner as you learn about the Sonoma Coast and what makes it such a special place where some varietals thrive while most don't... April 26, 2025  6:30pm   FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU Arrival Sojourn Brut Méthode Champenoise   1st Course Scallop Crudo blood orange vinaigrette, green mango, crushed pistachios, calabrian ...

Stars of Paso Robles Wine Dinner

Saturday, April 12, 2025  6:30 pm Join us for an intimate evening at our home in Venice for an incredible experience blending Chefs Noelle's culinary artistry with some of our favorite Paso Robles wineries. Curated by our Certified Sommelier, John Fanaris, this is a rare opportunity to taste these iconic wines in their prime and ready for optimal drinking.  All bottles have been professionally stored in temperature controlled cellars since acquisition directly from the winery, so their provenance is unmatched.    FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU  Champagne Arrival   1st Course Tuna Tartar, sweet apple miso Grilled Peach, triple ...

New Years Eve Dinner December 31, 2024

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 FOUR COURSE MENU Upon arrival you will be greeted with a complementary ½ glass of sparkling wine for each guest! 1st Course - Appetizer (pick one to share) Roasted Portabella Carpaccio Truffled Gorgonzola Fonduta, Micro Arugula Scallop Crudo Shaved Apple Pear, Lemon Curd Vinaigrette, Pink Grapefruit, Crushed Pistachio, Calabria Chili Duck Rillettes Capers, Tart Cherry Jam, Toasted Baguette 2nd Course (pick one to share) Roasted Beets Ruby Grapefruit, Arugula, Blue Cheese, Pine Nuts, Champagne Vinaigrette French Onion Soup Terrine  Gruyere Crusted Crouton, Sherry Classic Whole Leaf ...

Thacher Winemaker Dinner December 5, 2024

Rustic Kitchen Presents.. A Evening with Thacher Winery With Special Guest: Sherman Thacher, Owner/Winemaker Thursday, December 5, 2024 FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU Arrival - 6:30pm Amuse-Bouche Prosciutto Wrapped Date kumquat goat cheese, lavender cream Valdiguie Nouveau ’23 Shell Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles Dinner - 7:00pm 1st Course Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, Carrot Soup Shot grilled radicchio, blue cheese, pomegranate seeds Working Holiday, GSM ’23 Geneseo District, Paso Robles 2nd Course Herbed Quail Breast, Crispy Drumstick tart cherry stuffing, roasted Acorn squash, brown butter rosemary Cabernet Sauvignon ’20, Paso ...

Dragonette Winemaker Dinner November 14, 2024

Rustic Kitchen Presents.. A Night with Dragonette Cellars With Special Guest: Brandon Sparks-Gillis, Winemaker Thursday, November 14, 2024 FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU  ARRIVAL - 6:30 pm  amuse-bouche Golden Beet Soup Shot citrus glazed shrimp, chive aioli 2023 Rosé Santa, Ynez Valley   DINNER - 7:00 pm  1st course Warm Brie en Croûte Persimmon sauce, toasted almonds, lemon thyme, micro arugula 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Happy Canyon   2nd course Duck Leg Confit apple pear relish, parsnip puree, brown butter rosemary, bacon lardon 2022 Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2022 Pinot Noir, Radian Vineyard    3rd course Pink ...

Italian Winemaker Dinner October 10 2024

  Rustic Kitchen Presents.. a night with Musso Winery With Special Guest: Emanuele Musso, Owner The Musso Family connection to the historical fabric of Barbaresco dates back over 300 years. It is in fact Giacomo Filippo Musso, the original Mayor of Barbaresco in 1698 who lays claim to playing the main role in establishing the town. Thursday, October 10, 2024 FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU ARRIVAL - 6:30 pm  amuse-bouche Scallop Crudo shaved apple pear, lemon curd vinaigrette, crushed pistachio, Calabria chili 2021 Roero Arneis   DINNER - 7:00 pm  1st course Roasted Portobella Mushroom truffled gorgonzola fonduta, crispy ...