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Cost: 5-Course Wine Dinner $95/person (excludes tax & 18% gratuity)
Don't miss an exciting evening featuring fantastic wines from Santa Barbara County!
We are very excited to announce our next dinner at our Shelter Island location, The Wine Pub! For our April offering we are excited to announce our first dinner with Rusack Vineyards! Rusack Vineyards is known as one of the pioneering wineries of Ballard Canyon. Ruscak Vineyards was established in 1995 by the husband and wife team of Geoff Rusack and Alison Wrigley Rusack. The forty-eight acre Ballard Canyon estate is planted with seventeen acres of grapes and is one of the few tasting rooms found in Ballard Canyon. Syrah, one of the varietals that initially drew the world’s attention to Ballard Canyon, makes up approximately half of the estate vines. We will also showcase a Sauvignon Blanc coming from the estate vineyards. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay will round out the wine menu for this dinner. Katie Diefenthaler will join us from the winery for the evening to share the Rusack story and pour these fantastic wines. To showcase these wines, Chef Erin has created an elevated, seasonal pairing menu with the season and upcoming holiday, in mind. You won't want to miss this fantastic evening of wine, food and conversation!
This dinner will be held outside, if weather permits.
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:
2022 Rusack Vineyards Ballard Canyon Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Seared Scallop in Passionfruit Beurre Blanc with Micro Cilantro and Lemon Confit
2022 Rusack Vineyards Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
Brown Butter Parsnip, Fennel and Caramelized Leek Bisque with Green Apple and Chevre. Topped with Lump Crab, Fresh Pomegranate and Chermoula Drizzle
2022 Rusack Vineyards Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
Endive Cups filled with Grilled Chicken, Crumbled Bacon, Garlic-Tarragon Aioli, Dried Cranberries, Chopped Pecan and Scallion
2022 Rusack Vineyards Santa Rita Hills Reserve Pinot Noir
Chef Erin’s Shi Shi Taco with Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Thyme Zucchini, Baby Arugula, Nutmeg Camembert Cream, Sauteed Fennel + Black Plumb and Crispy Onion
2019 Rusack Vineyards Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah
Sunday Slow Braised Pot Roast with Porter Reduction Served with Roasted Baby Potatoes Balsamic-Butter Glazed Baby Carrots
Complimentary Dessert
5-Course Wine Dinner $95/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)
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