Del Mar: Dresser Winery 5-Course Winemaker Dinner w/Kory Burke + Chef Erin Sealy Wed. 8/14

Don't miss an exciting four-evening winemaker dinner series, featuring small production wines from Paso Robles!

We are very excited to announce our next dinner series, including an evening at our Del Mar location, Stratford Court Cafe!  For our August offering we're thrilled to share a fantastic line up of 5 micro-production wines from Paso Robles boutique winery, Dresser. Owner and Winemaker, Kory Burke will be joining us for four evenings, including an evening at our Newport Beach location. Dresser Winery is a family-owned and operated, artisan winery located in the Geneseo area of the Paso Robles AVA. Dresser Winery is the next stage of Gelfand Vineyards. It embodies a sincere sense of passion for all aspects of wine making from farming to sharing wines with the guests who become extended friends and family. This will be a great chance to sample some of the vast array of varietals crafted by a grassroots winery. These wines are the epitome of boutique and are not found outside of the winery. To showcase these wines, Chef Erin has created an elevated, seasonal pairing menu. You won't want to miss this memorable evening of wine, food and conversation! For details on the other three dinners as part of this series, please visit our events page: HERE

Please note, this will be an outdoor event, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.

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:

2023 Dresser Winery "Sigh-la" Rose of Grenache

Mango, Cucumber and Bay Shrimp Salad Dressed in Chermoula and Topped with Saffron Aioli, Toasted Pepitas and Scallion

2022 Dresser Winery "Bodega Aparador" Grenache/Tempranillo Blend

Pasta Puttanesca with Cherry Tomatoes, Anchovies, Castelvetrano Olive and Fresh Basil Topped with Calabrian Chile Whipped Chevre and Crispy Prosciutto

2021 Dresser Winery "Cabyrah" Syrah/Cabernet Blend

Bacon Wrapped Center Pork Chop with Panko-Herb Crust Topped with Duxelles-Fresh Herb Pesto. Served with Caramelized Eggplant, Charred Walnut and Shaved Parmesan Farro Risotto

2020 Dresser Winery Paso Robles Malbec

Rosemary and Garlic Braised Lamb Shoulder with Pan Jus on Herb-Butter Root Vegetable Mash with Wilted Bitter Greens

2022 Dresser Winery "Kaia Lee" Zinfandel Blend

Chef Erin’s Dark Chocolate Soft Brittle with Dried Wild Blueberry, Toasted Pecan, Salted Butterscotch Caramel, Cocoa Nib, Black Pepper, Dried Rosemary and Sea Salt

5-Course Winemaker Dinner $105/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $95/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

Upon successful registration, your provided credit card will be charged and you will receive an auto-confirmation email immediately. Please be sure to purchase a seat for every person attending. RSVPs are required for all events. Please use the link below to register. For any questions, please contact Erin at chef@winepairsevents.com or 619.823.3541

For other events and Pop-Up Dinners with Chef Erin, please visit our website & calendar: https://www.winepairsevents.com/upcoming-events

FINE PRINT - PLEASE READ

Though we cannot guarantee special requests for menu changes, please contact us (email/phone above) if you have any food allergies or special considerations and we'll do our best to accommodate! Please understand that this is a pop-up experience, it is not a restaurant. A temporary kitchen is built to accommodate the dinner and resources are very limited. Minor changes can usually be accommodated. Diary Free and Vegan requests cannot be met. Menu changes should be requested at least 48 hours prior to an event. Please DO NOT buy tickets with the assumption that any special request will be met, please check with us first. Please note that if you purchase tickets before inquiring about your modification, and it cannot be accommodated, the below cancellation policy still applies.

There is a 48-hour full-refund policy. We apologize that cancellations within 48 hours of the event cannot be refunded.

Lastly, please note that your total cost for the dinner includes two processing fees that are collected by third parties and do not transfer to Wine Pairs Events. Instead of passing on these additional fees to customers, we have decided to absorb them. This however means that when a customer cancels a reservation, at any point, 6% of the ticket total is non-refundable, as these processors do not issue refunds for any reason.

About This Venue:

Stratford Court Cafe is located in the downtown area of Del Mar. The entire venue is outside. The deck-style patio has an abundance of shade/coverage from large trees and full coverage umbrellas. The patio is also well stocked with heaters in the event of cooler nights. Strung bistro lights create a beautiful outdoor environment. This venue seats about 40 people in standard table height seating. All chairs have backs. Group seating of up to 8 people is easily accommodated. Seating is assigned at all events, if anyone in your group has made a separate reservation and you would like to sit together, please ensure you provided this information during registration (chef@winepairsevents.com). There is no parking lot for this venue, but there is a good amount of street parking. Ride share services or taxis are always recommended. If you arrive early, there will be a by the glass wine list available to purchase from.