Join the Rhone Rangers for an exclusive Rhone wine dinner in Sonoma, CA honoring the 2025 Rhone Rangers Lifetime Achievement Honoree, John Buechsenstein.

The evening begins with a welcoming reception featuring Rosé wines from Rhone Rangers throughout the organization's national membership with passed appetizers. (6:00-7:00pm)

Enjoy an exquisite multi-course dinner prepared by the girl & the fig, paired with wines from our Rhone Rangers wineries. The evening program will include guest speakers, including luminaries in the American Rhone wine movement, followed by a very special presentation honoring one of the original Rhone Rangers, Join the Rhone Rangers for an exclusive Rhone wine dinner in Sonoma, CA honoring John Buechsenstein , as the 2025 Rhone Rangers Lifetime Achievement honoree. (7:00-9:00pm)

Limited seating - reserve early to guarantee availability.
Entrée to be pre-selected by guest by June 14, 2025 - email info@rhonerangers.org with entrée choice.

Dinner Menu
Paired with a selection of Rhone Rangers wines

Hors d'oeuvres
smashed pea crostini, french feta, meyer lemon, pea shoot
watermelon gazpacho, poached shrimp, french feta, barrel-aged balsamic, chives
lamb kefta kebabs, tzatziki, dill

Salad
Spring Salad
strawberries, pea shoots, toasted almonds, French feta, strawberry-rhubarb dressing

Entrée

Preserved Lemon & Herb Risotto Cake
made with Miyoko's cashew butter
Grilled pea shoots, spring peas, baby carrots, black pepper crema

Sesame Crusted Tuna
baby carrots, grilled tendrils, snow peas, yuzu-kosho beurre blanc, pea shoot garnish

Crispy Duck Confit
frisee, crispy potatoes, bacon lardons, onion marmalade, herbs

Dessert
Cheesecake
blueberry compote, pistachio crust

Beverages
an incredible selection of Rhone Rangers wines
coffee, tea, sparkling water, and craft beer