Del Mar: Duckhorn 5-Course Wine Dinner w/Louis Trenta + Chef Erin Sealy Wed. 11/1

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

We are very excited to announce our next wine dinner series! We'll feature three evenings, including an evening at our Del Mar location, Stratford Court Cafe! For our November series, we'll be featuring fantastic wines from iconic winery, Duckhorn! Over the years, the Duckhorn family of wines has grown to include additional projects from different wine regions. For this dinner we'll focus on some of their selections from Napa and Sonoma, including the very special Duckhorn Howell Mountain Cabernet. Louis Trenta will be joining us from the winery to share and discuss each wine selection and the rich history of the family, winery and regions. 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:

2022 Duckhorn Vineyards North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

Lilikoi Whipped Chevre + Ricotta Trifle with Puff Pastry, Almond-Mint Pesto, Fresh Raspberry, Calamansi Whipped Cream and Lemon Confit

2021 Migration Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Plank Smoked Salmon + Vine Ripe Tomato Bruschetta with Thai Basil, Caramelized Red Onion, Blackened Minced Portobello and Topped with Chef Erin’s Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam and Shaved Parmesan on House Rye Crostini

2021 Duckhorn Napa Valley Merlot

Cumin Spiced Duck Confit Hash with Confit Roasted Potatoes, Baby Arugula, Roasted Butternut Squash, Brie Cream Drizzle,  Fresh Chermoula and Pickled Blackberry

2018 Duckhorn Napa Valley Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Tomato + Champagne Slow Braised Pork Shoulder Ragu with Mirepoix + Apple Mélange and Mascarpone on Romano-Shallot Soft Polenta. Garnished with Parsley, Mascarpone and Smoked Sea Salt

2019 Paraduxx Proprietary Napa Valley Red Blend

Chef Erin's Shi Shi Taco with Marinated Skirt Steak, Wild Mushroom Saute, Caramelized Eggplant, Gorgonzola Cream, Crispy Onion, Pickled Persimmon and Bitter Greens in Green Chile Flour + Corn Tortilla

Complimentary Dessert

5-Course Wine 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 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.