Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner

CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET VERTICAL

POP UP WINE DINNER

Join us for an exciting and rare wine event featuring a three vintage vertical of perfectly aged cabernet sauvignon from the infamous Napa Valley winery, Chateau Montelena.  Having gained international notoriety by winning the Judgement of Paris in 1976, effectively putting Napa Valley on the map as a world class winemaking region.  Chateau Montelena’s wines have reached historical prominence and are critically acclaimed year after year as some of the best of Napa. 

This vertical of vintages 1997, 1999 and 2001 will be presented from rare double magnum format, obtained directly from the winery and professionally stored since release

October 23, 2025  

FOUR COURSE WINE PAIRING MENU

Amuse- 6:30pm

Pistachio Crusted Scallop

lavender lemon cream sauce, fresh mint

Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley

Dinner – 7:00 pm

1st Course

Duck Confit

black cherry and fennel jam, layered sweet potato, crispy kale, sage brown butter

1997 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate Napa Valley

2nd Course

Lamb and Fennel Meatball

rosemary gorgonzola polenta, Oven Roasted Tomato Nage

1999 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate Napa Valley

3rd Course

Beef Wellington

maitake mushroom duxelle, sour cream mashed potatoes, espresso pan sauce

2001 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate Napa Valley

Dessert Course

Olive Oil Ricotta Cake

fresh raspberries, chocolate wine sauce

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 $199 per person

(does not include Calif sales tax & gratuity)

 limited to a maximum of 24 guests

Click HERE to Reserve a Spot!

payment in full required to reserve a spot

when paying for you ticket online, please don’t pay attention to the “pick up today” messages as it might appear that you are purchasing for a same day order/event.  the online portal is set up to order food so it might be a bit confusing – rest assured you are paying for the correct event on the correct day.  also, when checking out, please make sure to set the tip/gratuity to $0.00 as its already included in the “Pay in Full” price.

refunds available up to 7 days prior to event. If less than 7 days, we will provide a credit to use for a future event if  we can fill your spot with another guest. (less $5 per person to cover credit card processing fees)

location of the dinner is at a private residence in the Venice Beach area.  the address and additional details will be emailed to you 4-5 days prior to the event.

 additional questions? call or text us – 310-390-1500 or via email to rustickitchenwla@gmail.com. 

menu & wines subject to change based on availability

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Chef Noelle Fanaris,  John Fanaris, Certified Sommelier – Proprietors