Winemaker Dinners


Joseph Jewel Winemaker Dinner

Dinner with the Winemaker:  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery  Featuring: Adrian Manspeaker, Owner/Winemaker JOSEPH JEWELL WINES  Wednesday  |   March 27, 2019  |  7:00 pm   When friends and winemakers Micah Joseph Wirth and Adrian Jewell Manspeaker teamed up in 2006, they made their first wine in a Windsor garage. With two French oak barrels, a small basket press, and just one ton of Russian River Valley grapes, they produced 50 cases of a single-vineyard Pinot Noir. With no winery affiliation or property of their own, they combined ...

Booker Winemaker Dinner

Dinner with the Winemaker:  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery  Featuring: Eric Jensen, Owner/Winemaker BOOKER WINES Wednesday  |   February 27, 2019  |  7:00 pm PAIRING MENU 2017 Booker Vineyard White First Course Beet and goat cheese tartine, walnut pesto Crab toast, candied fennel, parmesan 2016 Booker Vineyard Ripper  EXT 22 Grenache Second Course Fried Chicken Slider, black cherry BBQ sauce, Cabbage Slaw Truffle Mac & Cheese 2016 Booker Vineyard Oublie  EXT 22 [GSM] Third Course Shaved Wild Mushroom Ragu, Creamy Polenta ...

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  • February 2, 2019

Clos Solène Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents… Our Next Dining Event Dinner with the Winemaker:  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery  Featuring: Guillaume Fabre, Owner/Winemaker Clos Solène Wednesday  |   December 5, 2018  |  7:00 pm PAIRING MENU First Course Golden Beet Carpaccio, Fried Capers, Watercress Salad Truffle Turnip Fries, Blue Cheese Fondue 2017 Hommage Blanc, Paso Robles Second Course Baked Salmon En Croute, Coarse Mustard Crumb, Champagne Butter Sauce Butternut Squash and Pork Belly Tartlet 2016  Fleur de Solène, Paso Robles Third ...

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  • November 7, 2018

Palmina Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents… Our Next Dining Event Dinner with the Winemaker:  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery  Featuring: Steve Clifton, Owner/Winemaker Palmina  |   La Voix Winery Wednesday  |   October 24, 2018  |  7:00 pm PAIRING MENU Arrival 2017 Palmina Vermintino Santa Ynez Valley First Course Seared Scallop, Persimmon Puree, Pistachio Pesto, Fried Gruyere 2016 LA VOIX "Here & Heaven" Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills 2015 LA VOIX  "Rebel Rebel" Pinot Noir Central Coast Second Course Five Onion Bisque Duck Leg Confit, Pecan ...

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  • September 27, 2018

Tamber Bey Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents… Our Next Dining Event Dinner with the Winemaker:  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery at the RK's Tamber Bey Winemaker Dinner Featuring: Barry Waitte,  Founder/Vintner Wednesday  |  September 26, 2018  |  7:00 pm PAIRING MENU Arrival 2015 Tamber Bey Chardonnay Deux Chevaux Vineyard Yountville First Course Grilled Melon  prosciutto Lobster and Blistered Corn Chowder  tempura claw 2016 Tamber Bey Pinot Noir Sun Chase Vineyard Sonoma Coast Second Course Steak Tartar  capers  coarse mustard, toast Fr...

Epoch Estate Winemaker Dinner

Rustic Kitchen Presents… Our Next Dining Event Dinner with the Winemaker:  An intimate evening of exploration and discovery at the RK's Epoch Estate Winemaker Dinner   Featuring: Jordan Fiorentini, Vice President of Winemaking & Vineyards Thursday  |  August 2, 2018  |  7:00 pm More about Jordan PAIRING MENU Arrival 2017 Epoch Estate Rosé Paso Robles  First Course Fig Toast, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Fried Oyster, Sauteed Spinach, Walnut Cream Sauce 2017 Epoch Estate White Paso Robles Second Course Braised Chicken, Crispy Skin, Yellow ...

Backsberg Winemaker Dinner

Dinner with the Winemaker:   An intimate evening of exploration and discovery  Featuring: SIMON BACK, 4th Generation Owner/CEO &  Head of  Winemaking Wednesday   May 2.  2018   7:00 pm WINES AND PAIRING MENU Arrival 2017 Backsberg Pinotage Rosé First Course Whipped Ricotta, Apricot Blini, Tempura Fried Spring Onion, Parsley Aioli 2017 Backsberg Chenin Blanc 2017 Backsberg Family Reserve White Second Course Curried Mussels, Charred Bread, Glazed Pork Belly, Cauliflower Rice 2014 Backsberg Pinotage Third Course Seared Beef Tenderloin, Dark ...

Burgess Cellars Winemaker Dinner April 4, 2018

Dinner with the Winemaker:   An intimate evening of exploration and discovery  Featuring: STEVEN BURGESS, Vintner/President Wednesday   April 4th.  2018   7:00 pm   MENU Arrival 2015 Burgess Cellars Chardonnay Burnside Road Vineyard Russian River Valley First Course Stuffed Zucchini Blossom, Ricotta, Shrimp Toast 2013 Burgess Cellars Mountaineer Red Napa Valley Second Course Oxtail Ragu, Ziti Pasta, Creamed Spinach, Fried Parmesan 2013 Burgess Cellars Petit Sirah Napa Valley Third Course Beef Braciole, Wild Mushroom-Parsley Stuffing, Red Wine ...

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  • March 11, 2018

DAOU Winemaker Dinner with Lizzy Daou February 21, 2018

Dinner with the Winemaker:   An intimate evening of exploration and discovery  Featuring: Lizzy Daou, Assistant Winemaker Wednesday   February 21, 2018   7:00 pm More about Lizzy Daou WINE PAIRING MENU Arrival 2016 Daou Rosé Paso Robles Collection First Course Jamon Serrano, Grilled Romaine, Fried Manchego 2015 Daou Chardonnay Reserve Paso Robles Second Course Braised Stuffed Calamari, Fennel Sausage, Spinach, Heirloom Tomato 2016 Daou Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles Third Course Crispy Pork Belly, Charred Baby Leeks, Layered Potato 2015 Daou ...

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  • January 29, 2018

Patiné Cellars Winemaker Dinner December 6, 2017

Dinner with the Winemaker:   An intimate evening of exploration and discovery  Featuring: Jim Fox, Co-Founder Wednesday   December 6, 2017   7:00 pm Friends’ enjoying the moments and experiences of tasting fine wine is how our story began. Individual experiences combining a collective goal to produce world class wines that are defined by power and grace. PATINÉ (pa-tee-nay) means to have skated in French; an act that requires both power and grace. Jim’s career as a professional hockey player was defined by the game that requires strength, endurance, ...

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  • November 1, 2017