Winemaker Dinners
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...