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Barrel Tasting, Gourmet Food & Wine Pairing

Cost: $179

A brief vineyard and cellar tour is followed by an in-depth cellar tasting right from the barrels.

The evening continues in the vineyard (rain or shine) with a seated food & wine pairing featuring two or three select Stone Cottage white wines matched to a plate of delectable morsels. Two select Stone Cottage red wines, left to breathe during the previous course, are then served with a second plate of savory culinary creations designed to highlight the complexities of red wines.

Finally, enjoy a sweet bit of dessert while savoring the view across the vines to the mountains in the distance. At the end of the evening choose your favorite wines and we’ll package up 3 bottles included in the price of your ticket. Brent & Karen Helleckson, owners and winemakers, provide an interesting dialogue through the pairings for a beautiful, scenic, culinary event.

Additional wines available at event discount price.

Reservations Required. $179 plus tax – includes barrel sampling, gourmet food event and 3 btls of Stone Cottage Cellars wines

Limited to 25 guests per seating (10 minimum)

Transportation is not included.

2 week cancellation policy for a full refund.

South American Food & Wine Expedition Menu

June 6th, 2026

Heirloom Harvest Salad

2024 Chardonnay

Organic field greens and sweet heirloom cherry tomatoes tossed with crisp watermelon radish and seasonal local vegetables, finished with a house-made red wine and roasted garlic vinaigrette.

White Wine Pairing Food Pairing Flight

2024 Chardonnay and 2024 Pinot Gris

Argentina Red Scarlet Shrimp Ceviche with Organic Totopos

Heart of Palm Salad drizzled with bright, herbaceous Brazilian Vinaigrette

Free-range chicken marinated in turmeric and cumin, nestled in a crisp daikon radish wrap with cilantro gremolata and a sweet chili glaze

Peruvian Crab Arroz Chafe – Jasmine rice tossed with crab, garden herbs and fresh vegetables

Pao de Queijo –

Traditional Brazilian three cheese bread served alongside fresh basil pesto

Intermezzo

Fireside Rosé Sorbet

Red Wine Food Pairing Flight

2023 Syrah and 2022 Merlot

Syrah braised slow-simmered short rib tacos with pickled vegetables and cotija cheese

Roasted Garlic and organic buffalo-stuffed mushrooms

Rosemary and garlic-crusted smoked Leg of Lamb with a vibrant seven herb Chimichurri

Peruvian Solterito chopped salad of romaine, olives, tomatoes peppers, vegetables in a signature herbed vinaigrette

Empanadas filled with slow-roasted pork and charred chilies

Dessert

Il Diavolo Dessert Wine

Roasted Banana Layer Cake with toasted coconut cream cheese frosting with a drizzled red wine reduction.

Organic, Local and Fresh Ingredients When Available

Menu Subject to Change Based on Ingredient Availability

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