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Idle Cellars 5-Course Winemaker Dinner W/Ben Larks + Chef Erin Sealy

Cost: 5-Course Winemaker Dinner $100/person (excludes tax & 18% gratuity)

Don't miss our second winemaker dinner series of 2026!

We are very excited to announce our next winemaker dinner series, including an evening at our Oceanside Harbor location, Stratfor at the Harbor! For our March offering we're thrilled to share the return of micro-production wines from boutique winery, Idle Cellars, which is located in the Glen Ellen area of Sonoma. Co- Owner and Winemaker Ben Larks will be joining us for each evening. We are thrilled to have Ben join us again, for an unprecedented 3 times in less than 3 years! We first featured his winery in July 2024 and it was one of our most successful series. We brought Ben back in February 2025 and demand has only increased! Ben brings humor, knowledge and insights like few others. For this year's dinners, we'll showcase some all-new wines, new vintages and a completely new pairing menu. This will be a great opportunity to try out 5 different wines from a non-distributed, very small-production winery. The rarity of these wines coupled with Ben's grassroots experience of teacher turned winemaker makes this is certain to be a not-to-miss dinner series. Expect a wonderful evening of wine, food and insights from Ben and Erin. For details on the other dinners as part of this series, please visit our events page: HERE

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:

 

2023 Idle Cellars Sonoma County Grenache Rosé

Chorizo + Panko Crusted Manchego topped with Lemon Confit on Passionfruit Olive Oil Dressed Arugula

 

2023 Idle Cellars Gavallos Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay

Savory Parmesan + Gruyere Custard topped with Bay Shrimp in Fresh English Pea Puree

 

2022 Idle Cellars Sonoma County GSM Blend

Poblano + Potato Quiche-esque with Jack, Gruyere and Goat Cheese in Pepita + Cornmeal Crust on Baby Greens and Topped with Chef Erin’s Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam

 

2013 Idle Cellars Los Chamisal Vineyard Sonoma Valley Merlot

Spice Brined Pork Tenderloin Topped with Duck Rillettes served in Sauce Tomat with Duck Fat Sauteed Wild Mushroom Polenta and Wilted Greens

 

2019 Idle Cellars Pickberry Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Cabernet

Merlot Braised Beef Osso Bucco on Brown Butter Fennel Puree Dressed Pappardelle Topped with Minced Tuscan Kale and Shaved Parmesan

 

Complimentary Dessert

5-Course Winemaker Dinner $100/person (Excludes Tax & 20% Gratuity)

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