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 ...

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  • September 6, 2023

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 ...

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  • July 12, 2023

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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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  • March 25, 2023

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 ...

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  • March 2, 2023

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 ...

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  • January 31, 2023

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 ...

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  • September 17, 2022