California wineries take center stage during this exclusive experience in the Wine Cave at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. Begin your evening on the terrace for small bites, before venturing into the Wine Cave for an elegant presentation of culinary and winemaking innovation. Allow your taste buds to wander through four courses of savory creations, each dish thoughtfully paired by our featured winemaker.

5:30 pm | Welcome Reception on the Wine Cave terrace, featuring a complimentary beverage and passed hors d'oeuvres

6:00 pm | Wine Cave Doors Open; Venture inside to be seated for a plated multi-course dinner, complemented by featured wine pairings

ONE

Tuna and Avocado Crudo, Tomato Tartare, Orange Reduction

Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2022

TWO

Diver Scallops and Smoked Potato Crema, Pine Nut Gremolata, Peas

Estate Chardonnay ‘Hillview’ Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley 2022

THREE

Dry Age New York Steak, Farro and Vegetable Risotto, Roasted Maitake Mushroom

Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2019 ; Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2011

FOUR

Taleggio, Fontina, Pecorino Toscano, Pistachio Crumble and Apricot Jam, Focaccia

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2014

It was 1981 when Dennis Groth, a successful executive at Atari, and his wife, Judy, purchased a 121-acre vineyard property in Oakville, in the heart of Napa Valley. Though the vineyard needed attention, the Cabernet Sauvignon it produced was exceptional. With a long-term vision, the couple designed a wine label with an image of their mission-style winery before it was even constructed. But by 1990, hard work and excellent wine reviews had put a winery on the property and Groth firmly on the map. Today, under the leadership of Suzanne Groth, Dennis and Judy’s daughter, our family’s two estates are flourishing. A decades-long plan to replant the vineyards is under way, ensuring the continuity of the estate wines and leading to the first new wines to join the Groth portfolio in decades. Rooted in Oakville and with the winery firmly under our family’s control, we are determined to leave a legacy for the next generation.