Winemaker Dinners
Alta Colina Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents..
Dinner with the Winemaker;
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
Special Guest - Maggie Tillman, Owner
Founded in 2003, Alta Colina is among Paso Robles’ most accomplished estate Rhone producers. Run by father/daughter team, Bob and Maggie Tillman, Alta Colina focuses on impeccable farming and absolute quality every vintage. Home to a beautiful estate and the Trailer Pond vintage trailer campground, Alta Colina embodies Paso’s casual polish and fun.
Thursday October 5, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING ...
Ed Kurtzman Winemaker Dinner
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest - Ed Kurtzman, Winemaker/Owner
Thursday August 24, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2022 Mansfield-Dunne Rosé Peterson Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands
1ST Course
tuna tartar, sweet apple miso, charred lemon, prosciutto wrapped melon, aged balsamic vinaigrette
2019 August West Chardonnay Cortada Alta Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands
2nd Course
lavender and ricotta stuffed squash blossom, pan seared salmon, champagne butter sauce
2019 Mansfield-Dunne Pinot Noir ...
Bookwalter Winemaker Dinner
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest - John Bookwalter, Vintner
Thursday July 27, 2023 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
1ST Course
nectarine, blue cheese, prosciutto salad,
floral vinaigrette, toasted almond crusted scallop, citrus hollandaise
2021 “Double Plot” Chardonnay Columbia Valley
2nd Course
Fig and goat cheese tart, duck confit, micro arugula, aged balsamic
2019 “Readers” Merlot Columbia Valley
Truffled Wild Mushroom Risotto, warm brie, black garlic
2021 “Readers” Syrah Columbia ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...