National Wine Day was May 25, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to celebrate in June and beyond.
Roma Kitchen is hosting themed wine tastings with Sommelier Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey on Sunday nights throughout the summer at its Southern Highlands location. The schedule is June 8: California Classics, June 22: Italy vs France, July 6: Cabernet Sauvignon, July 20: A Taste of Italy, Aug. 3: A Tour of France and Aug. 17 California Classics.
Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey visits each guest and talks about the wines, region, history, culture and what makes each wine special.
The tastings begin at 6 p.m. and the cost is $40 for a four-wine flight, $50 for five wines and $40 for a Chef’s food pairing. An RSVP is required by clicking here.
On June 13 Gaetano’s Ristorante will celebrate its 23rd anniversary with a wine dinner featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars with Winemaker Marcus Notaro.
Pairings are Arugula con Fragola with strawberries, champagne vinaigrette, candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese paired with 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Aveta; Crab Tortellini with alfredo sauce matched with 2023 Chardonnay Karia; choice of Branzino Filet with infused lemon and white wine or Filet Mignon with red wine demiglace paired with 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis and 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Cask 23; and Warm Apple Pie with vanilla bean gelato matched with 2017 Ptolemy Late Harvest Sauvingon Blanc.
The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and the cost is $240 per person (all-inclusive). To purchase tickets, click here.
On June 19 Don’s Prime at the Fontainebleau will host a five-course wine dinner featuring Napa Valley’s Quintessa presented by Winemaker Rebekah Wineburg.
Courses include Osetra Caviar with potato rösti and chive cream paired with 2015 Veuve Clicquot “La Grande Dame”; Hamachi Crudo with grilled peach and tomato consommé matched with 2022 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc; Seared Duck Breast with lentils, chanterelles and charred strawberry bordelaise paired with two magnum-poured vintages of Quintessa from 2013 and 2016; Snake River Farms New York Strip with Don’s signature side dishes matched with 2021 Quintessa; and a selection of mignardises.
The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and the cost is $395 per person. To purchase tickets, click here.
On June 26 Fogo de Chao will host a four-course wine dinner featuring wines from The Prisoner Wine Company.
Pairings are Chilled Gazpacho and Romaine Caesar Wedge Salad topped with avocado-lime dressing and polenta salmon croutons paired with Blindfold Blanc De Noir; Pan-Seared Sea Bass with buttered black pepper and creamy mashed potatoes matched with The Prisoner Pinot Noir; Churrasco cuts of Fraldinha and Picanha with crispy polenta and caramelized bananas paired with The Prisoner Red Blend; Indulgent Churrasco cuts of Wagyu Porterhouse and Lamb Picanha with roasted cauliflower with Parmesan crust matched with The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon; and Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse topped with a crisp puff pastry served with coffee.
The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and the cost is $89 per person. To purchase tickets, click here.
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