In the mountains and valleys of modern California vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon remains king. As the viticulture community adjusts to changing growing conditions, vintners must also consider the evolution of market conditions and tastes—the best among them sorting through these variables to always ask, “How do we make it better?”

Richard Luftig decided in 2010 that decades of directing New York City’s finest wine programs (he earned Wine Spectator Grand Awards for Lidia Bastianich at Felidia and for Jonathan Waxman’s Washington Park) gave him a unique perspective on how to address the proposition of creating wines that a fine-wine buyer wants to buy. So was born Pied à Terre, where (as owner) Richard directs all grape-growing and winemaking decisions. They are wines for food; specifically, wines of highest value made for the finest restaurants.

The Lake House on Canandaigua is proud to host Richard as he leads us through an evening centered around a multi-course meal in the Rose Tavern.

The menu is as follows:

Pied à Terre Sauvignon Blanc 2018

      Raw Marinated Scallop, Crispy Clam, Shōyu, Granita

Pied à Terre Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 + Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

      Lamb Pasta, Acorn Squash + Egg

      Stuffed Squash, Lamb Jus + Meringue

Pied à Terre “Artist Series” Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

      Dry-Aged Beef, Mole, Bone Marrow, Foie Gras

Love on Mars Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

      Old Chatham Creamery Camembert

      Golden Raisin-Pine Nut Sourdough, Quince-Fig Mostarda

The event will begin with a welcome reception in The Lake House lobby and finish by petits fours, libations, and storytelling in our Library Bar.

Tickets are $225 per person and include all aspects of your experience from start to finish.

Purchase the "Make it an Overnight" ticket option and receive 2 tickets to the Wine Pairing Dinner and a guest room the night of the event. Once booked, we will reach out to book your room.

Availability is limited, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to hosting you!