San Marcos: CASS 5-Course Wine Dinner w/Phil Dubourdieu + Chef Erin Sealy Fri. 5/17

Don't miss our seasonal return to North County Wine Co., in San Marcos!

Please join us for our first event of the 2024 dinner season at North County Wine Company in San Marcos. For our May events, we are excited to share selections from Paso Robles' Cass Winery. In addition to some classic Rhone varietals, like Grenache and Mourvedre, we are also excited to share a classic style Cabernet. For this dinner we'll feature a wonderful line-up of estate wines, including a rose and white blend, perfect for the summer. For reds, we have a great selection planned, including a light, medium and bold reds. These wines, coming from a small-production, family/partner run winery will certainly over-deliver. Phil Dubourdieu will be joining us from the distributor to discuss the Paso Robles wine region, winemaking, and the rich history at Cass. You won't want to miss this memorable evening of wine, food and conversation from both Phil and Chef Erin!

Please note, this will be an outdoor event, a light sweater or jacket is recommended.

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:

2023 Cass Winery Estate "Oasis" Rose

Black Sesame Crusted Ahi Crudo in Ginger-Miso Tahini and Topped with Calamansi Vinaigrette Dressed Arugula

2023 Cass Winery Estate "Mr. Blanc" White Rhone Blend

Crostini Topped with Green Curry Avocado Mash, Spicy Chermoula Shrimp, Sliced Strawberry and Fresh Coconut

2021 Cass Winery Estate Grenache

Savory Parmesan + Herb French Toast Topped with Leek, Parsnip, Carrot and Shallot Sauté, Pulled Duck Confit and Garnished with Brown Butter Crema, Seville Marmalade and Micro Greens

2021 Cass Winery Estate Mourvedre

Pan Fried Pork Chop Topped with Thyme Sauteed Hen of the Woods Mushroom and Brown Butter Sage Cream Sauce. Served with Sweet Potato + Russet Mash

2021 Cass Winery Estate Cabernet

Chef Erin’s Shi Shi Taco with Wine Braised Pot Roast, Horseradish White Cheddar Cream, Caramelized Eggplant, Blackened Portobello, Caramelized Red Onion, Baby Arugula and Potato Crisps

Complimentary Dessert

5-Course Wine Dinner $95/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $85/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

NCWC Club Members $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 CAN NOT 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:

North County Wine Co. is located in San Marcos. The seating area is outside on a back patio. Please note this venue is VERY limited in kitchen and prep space, we are limited in the number of menu changes we can accommodate. There is no indoor seating available at this location. This venue seats about 26 people in standard table height seating. All chairs have backs. Group seating of up to 8 people can be accommodated, with advanced notice. Seating is assigned at all events, if anyone in your group has made a separate reservation and you would like to sit together, please ensure you provide this information during registration. There is a dedicated, free parking lot, however ride share services or taxis are always recommended.