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Small Vines Winemaker Dinner
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guests
Paul Sloan, Winemaker/Owner & Kathryn Sloan, Owner
Thursday June 29, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2021 Small Vines Rose of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
1ST Course
Orange and watermelon radish salad, Coconut Prawn, lime almond pesto
2018 Small Vines Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
Charred corn and crab chowder, garlic pepper crouton
2017 Small Vines TBH Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
2nd Course
Quail breast, prosciutto, Caramelized eggplant, amaretto cream sauce
2018 Small Vines Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Green ...
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, Templeton Gap District
grenache 64%, mourvèdre 26%, tempranillo 7%, malbec ...
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 heirloom tomatoes, cambozola sauce, garlic bread, spinach souffle
2020 Aaron ...
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 Trinity Rouge, Mt. Veeder
3rd Course
Short Rib Ragu Lasagna, Spinach, Ricotta, ...
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 Mustard Sauce, Grilled Garlic Toast
2019 Jaffurs Grenache, Santa Barbara County...
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 Slider, Bacon Apricot Jam, Arugula, Garlic Brioche Bun
2019 Jacob Toft Sierra Mar ...
New Years Eve Dinner 2022
Saturday, December 31, 2022
DINNER FOR TWO - MENU
1st Course - Appetizer
(pick one each)
Beer Battered Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Ricotta, Lemon Aioli
Shrimp Bisque, Spicy Shrimp and Polenta Croquette, Crispy Shallots
Duck Confit Rilletes, Tart Cherry Jam, Toasted Baguette, Fresh Thyme
*Includes Glass of Sparkling Wine [or beer] **Upgrade to a bottle of champagne and get 20% off
2nd Course
(pick one each)
Classic Whole Leaf Caesar, Shaved Parmesan, Garlic Crostini, Fried White Anchovies
[add butter poached lobster +18]
Endive & Apple Salad, Cranberries, Blue Cheese, Red Onion, Pecans,
Brioche Croutons, Tangerine Vinaigrette
Me...
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 truffles
2019 Marchesi di Barolo Ruvei Barbera d'Alba
3rd course
Beef Pot ...
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 Creek Tannat
3rd course
Crab stuffed beef braciole
chive sauce, truffled ...