Prepare yourself for an extraordinary culinary journey with The Gwen's Bites & Vines series. Each event showcases a selection of exquisite food pairings, thoughtfully matched with wines from our exclusive partners. These curated experiences promise to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience.

Friday, October 4: The Prisoner Wine Company

Immerse yourself in a hands-on wine blending experience guided by an expert from The Prisoner Wine, paired with a bold and unconventional chef-crafted menu. With a kit from The Blending Lab, you'll explore a variety of wines, learning about tannins, acidity, body, and sweetness. Experiment with blending to create your custom wine, then take home your personalized bottle and a deeper appreciation of the winemaking process!

Wine Pairings Menu:

• Unshackled Sparkling Rose
• The Prisoner Red Blend
• The Prisoner Chardonnay
• Saldo Chenin Blanc
• The Prisoner Pinot Noir
• Blinfold Blanc de Noir

Unconventional Pairings Menu:

• Confit and fried chicken wings with caviar and crème fraîche ranch
• Beef tartar with mustard ice cream
• Seared tuna with pine nut emulsion, roasted olives and tomato, foie gras torchon
• Seared foie gras, buttered brioche, berry preserve, roasted grapes and peanut brittle
• Seared scallops with, bacon lardon, trout roe, and fine herbs butter sauce
• Roasted peaches, marcona granola, EVOO ice cream

Friday, November 1: Viña Cobos Felino

Experience the vibrant flavors of Argentina with a Viña Cobos Felino wine pairing, featuring a chef-prepared asado spread. Viña Cobos crafts wines that are authentic expressions of Mendoza’s unique terroir, capturing the essence of Argentina’s famed wine region. Paired with a traditional asado, this culinary journey transports you to the warmth and hospitality of Argentine culture, blending world-class wines with the bold, rich flavors of a perfectly grilled feast.

Wine Pairings Menu:

• Felino Chardonnay
• Felino Malbec
• Felino Cabernet Sauvignon

Asado Menu:

• Dry-aged beef tomahawk ribeye and short ribs
• Whole grilled sea bass
• Provaleta potatoes and peppers
• Argentinian antipasto
• Chimichurri
• Salsa criolla
• Salsa verde
• Traditional flan

Friday, December 6: Gloria Ferrer

Indulge in an exquisite Gloria Ferrer wine experience, featuring a perfectly paired tapas menu. Situated in the scenic hills of Carneros, Gloria Ferrer is renowned as California’s most celebrated sparkling winemaking team. Savor the vibrant flavors of their award-winning wines, expertly paired with a chef-crafted selection of tapas, designed to complement each sip. This experience offers a delightful fusion of fine wine and culinary artistry, transporting you to the heart of Carneros.

Wine Pairings Menu:

• Blanc de Blancs
• Blanc de Noirs
• Sonoma Brut

Tapas Menu:

• Duck confit croquettes
• Blistered Padrón peppers with basil aioli
• Papas bravas with smoked paprika aioli
• Pan con tomate
• Iberico jam, chorizo, and manchego with pickled piparras peppers
• Fried eggplant with saba
• Beef tenderloin with foie gras, brioche, and mushroom jus
• Prawns with olive oil, garlic and lemon
• Torrijas with vanilla gelato