La Costa: Melville 5-Course Winemaker Dinner w/Adam Etchegoyen & Chef Erin Sealy: Wed. 4/27

Join us for an evening with new and limited releases from Melville Winery!

For our April dinner, we're excited to announce the return of Melville Winery and thier fantastic wines from Santa Rita Hills. We'll be pouring some of the classic wines you would expect, including chardonnay, pinot noir and syrah, but also a limited release rose that you won't want to miss. These wines continually score 95+ points and higher and represent some of the best coming from the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Director of Hospitality and Sales and Sommelier, Adam Etchegoyen will be joining us for the evening. In addition to sharing these fantastic wines, Adam will also share the history behind this small production, family run winery. You won't want to miss this fantastic evening of wine, food and conversation!

**Please note: As of 4/6/22 this dinner will be held inside. This will be a permanent change as the patio is no longer available for use for dinners.

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 Melville Estate Grenache Rose

Phyllo Cup Filled with Honey-Lemon Whipped Ricotta, Fresh Strawberry, Basil-Mint Pesto and Aged White Balsamic Drizzle

2020 Melville Santa Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay

Pink Peppercorn Spaetzle with Brown Butter Brandy Shrimp, Melted Sweet Onion, Roasted Heirloom Carrot and Fresh Green Pea Crema Puree

2020 Melville Santa Rita Hills Estate Pinot Noir

Chef Erin's Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam Glazed Wild Salmon in Brown Butter Fennel Puree with Fresh Chimichurri Drizzle and Charred Cherry Tomato

2018 Melville Santa Rita Hills Estate Syrah

Chef Erin's Shi Shi Taco with Slow Roasted Sage Stuffed Pork Shoulder, Crispy Tuscan Kale, Black Truffle Chevre Cream Sauce, Duck Fat Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and Sofrito Drizzle in Green Chile Flour + Corn Tortilla

2019 Melville Santa Rita Hills Donna's Vineyard Syrah

Spice Rubbed Slow Braised Tri Tip served with Brown Butter Russet + Parsnip Mash and Broiled Brussels Sprouts + Sauteed Squash in Castelvetrano Pesto

Complimentary Dessert

5-Course Wine 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. Please DO NOT buy tickets with the assumption that any special request will be met, please check with us first.

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, 5% 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.