Winemaker Dinners


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

Kaena Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents.. Dinner with the Winemaker An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with Special Guest - Mikael  Sigouin,  Owner/Winemaker Thursday December 7, 2023 - 7:00 pm FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU COMING SOON  amuse-bouche Marinated Golden Beet, Grapefruit & Green Apple roasted lemon vinaigrette, warm brie nage 2021 Kaena Hapa Blanc Santa Ynez Valley  1st course Black Cod sage potato gratin, garlic spinach souffle, black cherry pan sauce 2020 Kaena Ali’i Grenache Ballard Canyon 2nd course Seared Beef Carpaccio truffle fondue, ...

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  • October 31, 2023

Andis Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents.. Dinner with the Winemaker An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with Special Guest - Lorenzo Muslia,  Partner/Winemaker The soils in the Sierra Foothills are special. The microclimates and varying elevations hide unique opportunities; capable of growing a vast selection of varietals, including grapes traditionally considered obscure to California.  In 2009, Janis and her husband, Andy Friedlander, found this stretch of land and they embarked on a journey to build a state of the art winemaking facility with two tenets; design a ...

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  • October 6, 2023

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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