Lake Arrowhead: Pasqua 5-Course Italian Wine Dinner w/Alex Kanakaris + Chef Erin Sealy Fri. 12/2

Join us for our seasonal return to The Grapevine in Lake Arrowhead!

We are very excited to announce our return to The Grapevine in Lake Arrowhead. This pop-up location, which boasts beautiful views overlooking the lake in the quaint Village area of Lake Arrowhead, is our latest post-covid return. For our December dinner at this location, we'll feature fantastic wines from the Pasqua Family! Alex Kanakaris will be joining us from Pasqua for the evening to share and discuss each wine selection and the rich history of the winery and regions. This will be a great opportunity to try out 5 different Italian wines, all of which are deliciously approachable, yet great examples of classic Italian styles. To showcase these wines, Chef Erin has created an Italian themed menu. You won't want to miss this memorable evening of wine, food and conversation!

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 Pasqua 11 Minutes Rose Trevenezie

Parsnip + Persimmon Bisque with Curried Chevre, Chimichurri Drizzle and Toasted Hazelnut

2019 Famiglia Pasqua Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

Pulled Thyme Duck Confit on a Crispy Cornmeal + Bacon Crumble Waffle topped with Duck Fat-Chipotle Piloncillo Sauce, Micro Greens, Cumin Crema Drizzle, Fresh Pomegranate and Duck Chicharron

2017 Famiglia Pasqua Amarone Della Valpolicella

Herbs de Provence + Aged Balsamic Glazed Lollipop Lamb Chop with Caramelized Eggplant Risotto and Wilted Greens in Sauce Tomat

2018 LUI Cantine Pasqua Verona Cabernet Sauvignon Veneto

Slow Roasted Beef in French Onion Au Jus Reduction over Edamame + Russet Mash and Braised Radishes

2020 Pasqua Desire Lush & Zin Primitivo Puglia

Chef Erin’s Dark Chocolate Brittle with Dried Wild Blue berry, Charred Walnut, Cherry Pop Rocks, Kettle Chip Pieces, Salted Butterscotch Caramel, Black Pepper and Sea Salt

5-Course Wine Dinner $110/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Grapevine Society Members $100/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $100/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:

The Grapevine is located in Lake Arrowhead, in the Village, overlooking the lake. Seating is indoors and is comprised of 2-8 top seating. Group seating of up to 10 people is easily accommodated, with advanced notice. All seats are either bar height or counter height. There is an ADA section of the bar with standard height seats, which can seat up to 4 guests. There is an ample, free parking lot. Ride share services or taxis are always recommended. Please be sure to note any special seating requirements during your registration. If you did not do so, please be sure to email us BEFORE the event, regarding your requests. If you arrive early, there will be a by the glass wine list available to purchase from.