La Costa: Caliza 5-Course Winemaker Dinner w/Carl Bowker + Chef Erin Sealy Sat. 8/27

Join us for an evening of new and limited releases from Caliza and End of the Day Wineries!

For our August dinner, we're excited to announce our first dinner with Caliza and End of the Day wines! Winemaker and Owner, Carl Bowker will be joining us for the evening to share and discuss each wine selection and the rich history of his journey to create the winery. This very special dinner will focus on small production wines and Rhone varietals which excel in the Paso Robles area. In addition to his flagship GSM blend, Azimuth, we'll also pour 4 other notable, high-scoring wines from Carl. You won't want to miss this memorable evening of wine, food and conversation!

**Please note: As of April all wine dinners will be held inside. This will be a permanent change as the patio is no longer available to La Costa Wine Co.

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 End of the Day  Rose

French Baguette Topped with Melted Double Cream Brie, Watermelon, Mission Fig, Prosciutto and Chermoula

2021 Caliza Winery Kissin' Cousins Rhone White Blend

Broiled Local Fresh Catch Halibut Topped with Strawberry-Cornichon Relish and Chimichurri Served with Herbs de Provence Forbidden Rice with Crumbled Feta

2019 Caliza Winery Azimuth GSM Blend

Bacon Wrapped Center Pork Loin Topped with Broiled Gorgonzola and Duck Rillettes and Served with Wilted Greens and Cream Cheese + Chive Mashed Red Skins

2018 Caliza Winery Syrah

Chef Erin’s Shi Shi Taco with Spice Rubbed Slow Roasted + Broiled Pork Belly, Blackened Crimini, Caramelized Red Onion, Baby Arugula, Pickled Red Onion and Toasted Pepitas in Green Chile Flour + Corn Tortilla

2020 End of the Day ZM Cuvee Zinfandel Blend

Chef Erin’s Dark Chocolate Soft Brittle with Dried Wild Blueberries, Charred Walnut, Espresso Bean, Cocoa Nib, Kettle Chip Pieces, Salted Butterscotch Caramel, Nutmeg and Black Pepper

5-Course Winemaker Dinner $95 (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $85/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

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 CAN NOT 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:

La Costa Wine Co. is located in the La Costa area of Carlsbad. As of April 6, 2022, all dinners will return to indoor seating. Max capacity in this space is about 44 people. Seating is comprised of 4, 3 and 2 top seating. Most seating is high top tables. All seats have backs. Group seating of up to 10 people is easily accommodated, with advanced notice. There is a dedicated parking lot with ample free parking, however ride share services or taxis are always recommended. Please be sure to note any special requests or seating requirements during your registration. If you did not do so, please be sure to email us BEFORE the event (chef@winepairsevents.com), regarding your requests.