Pacific Beach: Heralding Fall 5-Course Wine Dinner w/Chef Erin Sealy: Thurs. 9/19

Don't miss an exceptional event of wine and food, focused around the start of the Fall Season!

We are very excited to announce our next pop-up wine dinner at our Pacific Beach location, Drift Cafe! For our September dinner, we're very excited to announce a fantastic line up of wines focused around Fall! Chef Erin will present an eclectic variety of selections from various wine regions, including Paso Robles, Napa Valley and Sonoma. The common theme for these wines is that they are all perfect for the Fall! Each wine will be paired with its own harvest themed dinner course. You won’t want to miss this latest autumn menu, which only occur 1-2 times each year. Chef Erin will also walk attendees through a dynamic conversation of wine, food, terroir and winery highlights. Expect a wonderful evening of wine, food and insights. 

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:

2022 Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles Roussanne

Pear + Havarti Tart Topped with Bay Shrimp + Sweet Onion in Cognac Sauce and Micro Cilantro

2021 Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles Sangiovese

Roasted Squash + Fennel Bisque Topped with Pistachio-Arugula Pesto Drizzle, Fresh Crema Drizzle, Crispy Onion and Fresh Pomegranate

2019 Grgich Hills Napa Valley Estate Merlot

Chef Erin’s Shi Shi Taco with Pulled Duck Confit, Roasted Acorn Squash, Arugula, Nutmeg Brie Cream, Pickled Blackberry and Candied Pork Floss

2018 Idle Cellars Pickberry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Bacon + Gouda Stuffed Pork Chop topped with Roasted Chestnut Cream Sauce and Served with Garlic Sauteed Bok Choy and Duck Fat Purple Potato Confit

NV La Quinta Paso Robles Syrah Port

Coffee + Black Pepper Devil’s Food Cake Topped with Chipotle-Piloncillo Caramel Sauce, Allspice Whipped Cream and Fresh Blackberries

5-Course Wine Dinner $95/person (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 - 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. 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 before purchasing tickets. 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.