Pacific Beach: Carlson Wines 5-Course Winemaker Dinner w/Chuck Carlson + Chef Erin Sealy: Sat. 1/13

Don't miss our first Winemaker Dinner Series of 2024, featuring boutique winery, Carlson!

We are very excited to announce our first wine dinner series of 2024 as a winemaker series with Chuck Carlson! For our January offering we're thrilled to share a fantastic line up of 5 small production wines from boutique Central Coast winery, Carlson Wines. Owner and Winemaker, Chuck Carlson will be joining us for three evenings in a row, including an evening at our Pacific Beach location, Drift Cafe. Chuck is well-known as a pioneer of the Santa Ynez/Santa Barbara County area. As previous winemaker for both Zaca Mesa and Curtis he has pioneered the education and growing of Rhone varietals in the Central Coast. His wealth of knowledge is matched only by his charisma. This very special dinner will feature a great selection of wines, each showcasing the versatile growing region of Santa Ynez Valley. This will be a great chance to sample some of the vast array of varietals grown in this viticultural area and hear the first-hand account of a winemaking legend. To showcase these wines, Chef Erin has created an elevated, seasonal pairing menu. You won't want to miss this memorable evening of wine, food and conversation! For details on all the other two 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 Menu (Dinner Menu to Follow):

2021 Carlson Edna Valley Albarino

2020 Carlson Santa Rita Hills Sanford Road Pinot Noir

2020 Carlson Santa Ynez Valley Grenache

2020 Carlson Curtis Estate Cabernet Franc

2020 Carlson Santa Ynez Valley Peite Sirah

Complimentary Dessert

5-Course Winemaker 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:

Drift Cafe is located in Mission Beach, on Mission Beach Blvd. 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 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 are 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.