Mission Beach: Thacher Winery 5-Course Winemaker Dinner w/Sherman Thacher + Chef Erin Sealy Sun. 5/15

An intimate wine dinner featuring an exceptional line up from Thacher Winery, with dynamic winemaker, Sherman Thacher!

We're very excited to announce a very special dinner at one of our newest locations, Drift Cafe in Mission Beach. For our May dinner at this venue we will feature a fantastic line up of wines from Thacher Winery! Winemaker and owner Sherman Thacher, will be joining us for the evening to share these exceptional selections from Thacher Winery, including the limited production Cinsault! This family run Paso Robles winery pushes the bar in winemaking, working with obscure varietals and unique vineyards. With an abundance of different varietals and blends, Thacher has something for everyone. For this dinner we'll feature a combination of unique and staple varietals that excel in the Central Coast and Paso Robles viticulture regions. This is great opportunity to try some unique varietals and blends, firsthand from Sherman. You won't want to miss this fantastic 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 Thacher Winery Cinsaut Rose

Chermoula Shrimp Crostini with Whipped Honey Goat Cheese, and Ripe Strawberry

2020 Thacher Winery Glenrose Vineyard Cinsault

Roasted Eggplant Stack Layered with Spinach and Roasted Vegetable Ricotta Topped with Steamed Lentils, Minced Spinach and Herbed Feta

2018 Thacher Winery Constant Variable Grenache Blend

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Loin topped with Spinach Mornay Sauce Served with Cream Cheese + Chive Mashed Red Skins and Charred Cherry Tomatoes

2017 Thacher Winery Original Copy Cabernet Blend

Romesco Dressed Pappardelle and Shaved Squash with Sirloin + Spicy Sausage Jumbo Meatball and Parmesan Pesto Cream

2017 Thacher Winery Controlled Chaos

Herbs de Provence + Aged Balsamic Glazed Lamb Chop on Blackened Portobello Puree with Blueberry Parmesan Risotto and Micro Greens

Complimentary Dessert

5-Course Winemaker Dinner $85 (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $75/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. 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, 5% of the ticket total is non-refundable, as these processors do not issue refunds for any reason.

About This Venue:

Drift Cafe. is located in Mission Beach, on Mission Beach Blvd. Seating is indoors, however there is ample spacing between seats. Seating is comprised of 2-8 top seating. Group seating of up to 10 people is easily accommodated, with advanced notice. All seats are standard table height. All chairs have backs and are comfortable. Parking can be a challenge in this area. Street parking is available, though difficult to find. There 4 pay to park lots within 4 blocks of Drift Cafe: 4475 Mission Blvd, 4747 Mission Blvd, 4445 Mission Blvd and 875 Garnet Avenue. 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, regarding your requests. If you arrive early, there will be a by the glass wine list available to purchase from.