Winemaker Dinners
Thacher Winemaker Dinner December 5, 2024
Rustic Kitchen Presents.. A Night 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 crema
Valdiguie Nouveau ’23
Dinner - 7:00pm
1st Course
Crispy Oyster Mushrooms, Carrot Soup Shot
grilled radicchio, blue cheese, pomegranate seeds
Working Holiday, GSM ’23
2nd Course
Crispy Quail Breast
tart cherry stuffing, roasted Acorn squash, brown butter rosemary
Cabernet Sauvignon ’20
3rd Course
Br...
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, ...
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 ...
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
wat...
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 ...
CHEV-CIRQ Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen is proud to announce our next winemaker dinner, featuring
With Special Guest – Jeremiah Timm, Winemaker
Having dreamt of one day owning their own vineyards and estate winery, Michael and Sarah Browne (Co-Founders of Kosta Browne) founded Browne Family Wines in 2018. Jeremiah Timm worked for Michael Browne at Kosta Browne for over 10 years, working his way from Enologist to Director of Winery Operations. He eventually left Kosta Browne to explore the world of Cabernet. After a chance meeting in 2018, he reunited with Michael Browne and his team at ...
Reynvaan Winemaker Dinner February,15 2024
Rustic Kitchen is proud to announce our next winemaker dinner, featuring
With Special Guest – Matt Reynvaan, Winemaker
Thursday February 15, 2024
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
6:30 pm Arrival/Reception
amuse-bouche
Ginger Pineapple Shrimp on Endive
2022 Queens Road White Blend, Walla Walla Valley
7:00 pm Dinner
1st Course
Charred Octopus
nicoise olive puree, warm cambazola, garlic toast, micro arugula
2018 Foothills Reserve Estate Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
(*96 points Jeb Dunnuck)
2nd Course
Fried Quail
rustic cherry stuffing, pancetta, ...