Winemaker Dinners


Dragonette Winemaker Dinner November 14, 2024

Rustic Kitchen Presents.. a night with Dragonette Winery With Special Guest: Brandon Sparks-Gillis, Winemaker Thursday, November 14, 2024 FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU COMING SOON  $TBD per person to get priority notification of this event when the menu is available and when tickets go on sale, please send an email to rustickitchenwla@gmail.com.   Special requests for changes to individual dishes are politely declined. Vegetarian option will be available but must be set at least 48 hours in advance. Wines subject to change - 1/2 glass (3oz) of each wine ...

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  • September 20, 2024

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 ...

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  • September 18, 2024

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 ...

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  • August 2, 2024

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 ...

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  • July 23, 2024

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...

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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, ...

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  • April 29, 2024

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 ...

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  • March 21, 2024

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 ...

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  • February 16, 2024

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, ...

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  • January 23, 2024

Sojourn Winemaker Dinner January 21 2024

Sojourn Cellars and Rustic Kitchen are teaming up for the next RK Winemaker Dinner, Featuring… With Special Guest – Randy Bennett, Winemaker Introducing their new labels! Sunday January 21, 2024 – 6:30 pm FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU arrival / amuse-bouche Mini Fried Burrata lemon curd aioli, golden apple NV Brut Méthode Champenoise Sparkling, Sonoma County  1st course Smoked Scallops truffle zest, beurre blanc, nicoise olives, pancetta, grilled radicchio, pear vinaigrette 2022  Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2nd course Prosciutto ...

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  • January 4, 2024