Winemaker Dinners
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tablas Creek Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest - Jason Haas / GM & Partner
Thursday September 29, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
ARRIVAL
2021 Patelin de Tablas Blanc
1ST COURSE
Fried Oyster, spinach walnut cream sauce
Warm Cambazola & Apple Carpaccio
lemon vinaigrette, micro greens
2019 Esprit de Tablas Blanc
2nd COURSE
Blueberry Mustard Glazed Pork Belly
rainbow chard, garlic toast
2020 Tablas Creek Mourvèdre
Veal Saltimbocca
sweet corn cake, brown butter pan sauce
2019 Tablas ...
Sojourn Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
With Special Guest - Randy Bennett / Winemaker & GM
Thursday September 1, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2021 Sojourn Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
First Course
Albacore and Pear Crudo, chive oil, Vichyssoise with leeks and potatoes, crab ball, crème fraiche
2018 Sojourn Durell Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
2nd Course
Pan Seared Barramundi, olive herb Sauce, ricotta canalloni roasted red pepper sauce
2019 Sojourn Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir, ...
Denner Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
Special Guest Anthony Yount, Winemaker
Thursday July 28, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2020 Denner Vermintino
1st Course
Pistachio Crusted Scallop, Lemon Cream Sauce,
Asian Pear Salad, Blue Cheese, Brioche Croutons
2020 Denner White Blend Theresa
2nd Course
Pan roasted salmon, maitake mushroom pate, puff pastry,
orange pomegranate wine sauce, yam puree
2019 Denner GSM Blend Ditch Digger
Duck breast, lavender peppercorn sauce, silken potatoes
2...
Ancien Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery with
Special Guest Ken Bernards, Owner-Winemaker
Thursday June 2, 2022 - 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU
1st Course
Grilled Peach and Blue Cheese Toast, Crab Cake, Shaved Fennel Salad, Meyer lemon sauce
2018 Ancien Pinot Gris Sangiacomo Vineyard Carneros
2nd Course
Charred Corn and Lobster Chowder, Smoky Tomato Cream, Candied Bacon
2018 Ancien Pinot Noir Carneros
Baked Stuffed Clams, Chorizo, Manchego, Fresh Thyme, Celery Root Puree
2019 Ancien Pinot Noir Jouissa...
B. Wise Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery
Special Guests Massimo Monticelli, Winemaker
Thursday| April 28, 2022 | 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
2018 Ronda Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
1st Course
Crab Stuffed Deviled Egg, Caviar Garnish
Layered Beet Napoleon, Lemon Goat Cheese, Crushed Hazelnuts
2018 B. Wise Chardonnay, Nobles Vineyard, Fort Ross-Seaview
2nd Course
Bacon Wrapped, Blue Cheese Stuffed Baby Portobello, Parmesan Toast
2018 B. Wise Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Veal Medallion, Green ...
Montemar Winemaker Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery
Steve and Caryn Arrowood started making wine in their garage in 1991, and became a bonded winery in 2009. Montemar sources all its fruit from top vineyards in Santa Barbara County by leasing specific blocks and controlling all aspects of farming. Today, their son Kyle carries forward the family winemaking at Montemar and produces approximated 1400 cases per year, averaging less than 100 cases per lot.
Special Guests Kyle Arrowood & Layne Johnson, Winemakers
Thursday| ...
Edetaria Wine Dinner
Rustic Kitchen Presents…
An intimate evening of exploration and discovery
EDETÀRIA
Organic Grenache Wines of the Mediterranean
Special Guest from Spain
Nani Ramon Capdevila, Edetària Worldwide Export Manager
Thursday| February 3, 2022 | 7:00 pm
FOUR COURSE PAIRING MENU
Arrival
ITANT Cava Brut Nature
First course
Warm Sheep’s Milk Manchego, Apple Pear Carpaccio, Crushed Almonds, Grilled Calamari Salad, Aged Balsamic
2019 Edetaria Via Terra Garnatxa Blanc
2019 Edetaria Via Edetana Blanc
Second Course
Roasted Sweet Pepper Bisque, ...