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Cost: 5-Course Wine Dinner $125/person (includes tax & gratuity)
We're excited to announce the next dinner in our Local Winery dinner series!
Please join us for our return to local winery dinners! Chef Erin is very excited to announce this unique experience focused on our local wineries and vineyards. Enjoy wine selections from our award winning local wineries while taking in the sights of the winery, vineyards and surrounding areas where the wines are produced. This is a fantastic way to enjoy the full romance of winemaking and cultivation. Owners/winemakers will join us for these events to present their creations and share their vision of what making wine in San Diego County means to them.
For our October dinner in this series, we are pleased to be returning to Castelli Family Vineyards in Ramona, with a different line-up of wines and pairings from our summer dinners. Winemaker Nelson Pizarro creates beautiful wines with a focus on the varietals that grow best in San Diego County. In addition to growing their own vines, Castelli also sources grapes from other areas of San Diego County and a few other special California vineyards. The Castelli family has created a wine paradise in the Western part of Ramona, complete with Tuscan architecture, overlooking the valley and vineyards. This dinner will be held in the lovely Tuscan style winery, which comfortably seats 46 guests. You won't want to miss this fantastic evening of wine, food and conversation.
* Please note, this dinner will take place in a working winery.
* Please also note that the winery is in a gated community and there will be a security gate which will require a code to access. Gate codes will be provided to registered guests in their confirmation emails and again in reminder emails which are sent the day before the dinner.
Each selection will be paired with its own wine inspired dinner course, prepared by Chef Erin Sealy. Chef Erin specializes in pairing food with wine, with a slightly different approach than most. Prior to creating a menu, each wine is tasted and reviewed and then she creates a food pairing, highlighting the nuances of each wine. This concept creates a dinner and pairing experience with layers of complexity and unique creations which exemplify the enjoyment of each wine. With a passion for food and wine, Chef Erin delights attendees with a detailed account of the pairing concept and cooking techniques that create each course. Expect a fabulous evening of wine, food and educational insights! Seating is limited. Please see below for additional dinner details and a registration link.
Wine + Dinner Menu
2021 Castelli Family Vineyards Rose of Petite Sirah
Puff Pastry Topped with Fresh Burrata, Yellow Nectarine, Micro Greens and Aged White Balsamic
2021 Castelli Family Vineyards San Diego County Chardonnay
Lump Crab + Fire Roasted Corn Risotto Fritter on Baby Arugula with Creole Aioli
2016 Castelli Family Vineyards Estate Sangiovese
Savory Herb Crepe Filled with Atlantic Salmon, Thyme Zucchini and Brown Butter Fennel on Baby Spinach and Topped with Saffron Bechamel
2016 Castelli Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Franc
Aromatics Brined Pork Chop Stuffed with Spiced Pork Jowl + Roasted Potato Served with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Charred Cherry Tomatoes in Pepita Cream Sauce
2018 Castelli Family Vineyards Estate Syrah
Chef Erin's Shi Shi Taco with Spice Rubbed Slow Roasted + Broiled Pork Belly, Caramelized Eggplant, Baby Arugula, Gorgonzola Cream, Crispy Hatch Chile and Pickled Red Onion in Green Chile Flour + Corn Tortilla
Complimentary Dessert
5-Course Winemaker Dinner $125 (Includes Tax & 18% Gratuity)
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