Del Mar: Dry Creek Vineyard 5-Course Wine Dinner w/Joe Czesnakowicz + Chef Erin Sealy Thur. 10/19

Don't miss our next wine dinner at our newest pop-up location in Del Mar!

We are very excited to announce our next dinner at our Del Mar location, Stratford Court Cafe! For our October dinner, we're thrilled to announce a fantastic line up of 5 small production wines from Sonoma's Dry Creek Vineyard. Joe Czesnakowicz, will be joining us for the evening from the winery to share these family produced wines. This very special dinner will feature a great selection of wines, including two with a special bottling, in celebration of their 50th anniversary. This will be a great chance to sample some of the flagship wines Dry Creek Vineyard produces, as well as some of the smaller production stars 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!

*Please note, this will be an outdoor event, a light sweater or jacket is recommended. This location features an abundance of outdoor heaters and umbrellas to protect guests from the elements.

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:

2021 Dry Creek Vineyard Clarksburg Chenin Blanc

Crostini Topped with Green Curry Avocado Mash, Spicy Chermoula Shrimp, Sliced Strawberry and Fresh Coconut

2019 Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Tomato + Spice Simmered Pork Shoulder on Caramelized Eggplant + Romano Soft Polenta served in Sauce Tomat and topped with Scallion Crema

2019 Dry Creek Vineyard The Mariner Blend

Chef Erin’s Shi Shi Taco with Rosemary Lamb Confit, Caramelized Eggplant, Baby Arugula, Black Truffle Goat Cheese Drizzle, Pickled Red Onion and Crispy Onion in Green + Corn Tortilla

2021 Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel

Rye Spaetzle in Cambazola Cream Sauce with Slow Roasted + Broiled Spice Rubbed Pork Belly and Duck Fat Sautéed Wild Mushrooms. Topped with Micro Cilantro and Pickled Persimmon

2021 Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Vines Zinfandel

Chef Erin’s Dark Chocolate Soft Brittle with Dried Bing Cherry, Cocoa Nib, Espresso Bean, Kettle Chip Pieces, Toasted Hazelnut, Black Pepper, Rosemary and Sea Salt

5-Course Wine Dinner $90/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $80/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 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, though reduced dairy and vegetarian typically can 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 from large trees. There is also umbrellas at each table should additional coverage be required. 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.