Del Mar: HALL/WALT/BACA 5-Course Wine Dinner w/Erin Hamada + Chef Erin Sealy Thurs. 3/28

Don't miss an exciting two evening dinner series, featuring iconic wines from HALL, WALT and BACA!

We are very excited to announce our next wine dinner series, featuring three evenings with wines from HALL, WALT and BACA! This series will include an evening at our Del Mar location Stratford Court Cafe! For our second March series, we are thrilled to announce the return of HALL, WALT and BACA wines! This family of wines from founders, Kathryn Walt-Hall and Craig Hall focuses on offering some of the finest wines from highly sought after vineyards. While HALL focuses on Napa varietals and appellations, WALT and BACA are varietal specific, with a focus on Pinot Noir (WALT) and Zinfandel (BACA) from a variety of stellar vineyards. Erin Hamada-Bigelow will be joining us from the winery to pour wine and share the HALL/WALT/BACA family story. You won't want to miss this fantastic evening of wine, food and conversation! Discover more on these wines by visiting their websites: HALL Wines, WALT Wines, and BACA Wines. For details on all the other dinners as part of this series, please visit our events page: HERE

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 HALL Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Roasted Red + Golden Beet Salad on Baby Arugula with Whipped Goat Cheese, Herbs de Provence Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon Confit and Macadamia Crumble

2020 WALT Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

Lemon Zest Crepe Filled with Broiled Salmon Topped with Chef Erin’s Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam, Sauteed Shrimp, Brown Butter Fennel and Caramelized Parsnip. Topped with Lobster Reduction Cream Sauce and Minced Chive

2019 BACA "Home Base" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

Spice Rubbed Slow Roasted Pork Belly + Roasted Vegetable Mélange with Eggplant, Zucchini, Acorn Squash and Brown Lentils. Served with Melted Burrata, Sofrito Sauce and Chimichurri Drizzle

2019 HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Chef Erin’s Shi Shi Taco with Spice Rubbed Brisket, Blackened Portobello, Horseradish Spiked White Cheddar Drizzle, Crispy Onion, Baby Arugula and Pickled Red Onion in Green Chile Flour + Corn Tortilla

2022 BACA Double Dutch” Dusi Vineyard Paso Robles Cabernet

Chef Erin’s Dark Chocolate Soft Brittle with Dried Bing Cherry, Charred Walnut, Cocoa Nib, Tostones, Bacon Crumble, Black Pepper, Nutmeg 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/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.