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Bacara’s Last Spring Winemakers Dinner Is Upon Us! Featuring Grassini Famil

Thu, May 16, 2024 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Cost: $195

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara–the premier oceanfront resort along the Gaviota Coast–welcomes premier central coast winemakers for monthly wine pairing dinners - The Grassini Family Vineyards is scheduled this May 16th. The special evening will be in the intimate and private Angel Oak –The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s fine dining restaurant. The carefully curated four-course pairing menu will bring forth the tasting notes of the celebrated wines in the company of the winemakers. The pairing menu will be created in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine of Angel Oak, Diego Seitour. Guests will enjoy a warm welcome at The Bacara Wine Tasting Room, before heading to Angel Oak for dinner and concluding at the private wine cellar room with a crafted dessert by Pastry Chef Omkar Kulkarni.

The scheduled dinner is available to make reservations now.

May 16th, 2024 - Grassini Family Vineyards 

The third dinner in the series on May 16th is the Angel Oak x Grassini Family Vineyards, which starts at 6:00 p.m. 

Grassini Family Vineyards epitomizes the essence of artisanal winemaking in the heart of California's picturesque "Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara" AVA within the enchanting Santa Ynez Valley. Nestled on two hundred acres of oak-studded undulating hills, sixty acres of which are dedicated to vineyards, this family-owned and operated estate prides itself on its meticulous production of Bordeaux-style wines. Employing renewable and sustainable practices, the estate maximizes its resources to craft wines that reflect the terroir's essence. With a focus on precision and artistry, Grassini Family Vineyards endeavors to fashion wines of unparalleled distinction that capture the essence of this unique locale and microclimate.

The menu delectable four course pairing menu includes:

• First course: Scallops & Caviar Aguachile, with Passion Fruit Aguachile, Siberian Caviar, Pomelo Gel, Micro Cilantro, Crispy Quinoa - Paired with the Sauvignon Blanc, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara 2022
• Second course: Salmon Al Pastor, with Guajillo, Poblano, Pineapple Butter, Bok Choy - Paired with Red Blend, “Articondo”, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara 2021
• Third course: Braised Veal Shank, Cilantro Buttered Mussels, Celery Root Puree - Paired with Cabernet Franc, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, 2019
• Forth course: “Opera Cake” Dark Chocolate Ganache, Coffee Butter Cream, Almond Jeconde - Paired with Cabernet Sauvignon, “Estate”, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara 2020

Seats are $195 per guest, excluding tax and gratuity charges. Reservations can be made online here. For more information about Grassini Family Vineyards, visit https://www.grassinifamilyvineyards.com/.

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