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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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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, ...
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 ...