Thursday, December 21, 2023 December 21, 2023 Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Wine Cave Dinner Series – A Celebration of California Wineries
California wineries take center stage during this exclusive experience in the Wine Cave at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. Begin your evening on the terrace for small bites, before venturing into the Wine Cave for an elegant presentation of culinary and winemaking innovation. Allow your taste buds to wander through five courses of savory creations, each dish thoughtfully paired by our featured winemaker.
DECEMBER 21 | APERTURE CELLARS
5:30 pm | Welcome Reception on the Wine Cave terrace, featuring a complimentary beverage and passed hors d'oeuvres
6:00 pm | Wine Cave Doors Open; Venture inside to be seated for a plated multi-course dinner, complemented by featured wine pairings
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First Course
Lobster Salad, Roasted Persimmon, Goat Cheese Mousse, Mache Lettuce, Walnut Dressing
2022 Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course
Roasted Black Pepper Crusted Duck Breast, Parsnip Puree, Fennel Casserole, Cranberry Reduction
2021 Red Blend
Main Course
Pancetta Wrapped Prime Filet Mignon, Apples and Turnips, Lentils
2021 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 SJ Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Cheese Course
Petit Camembert Warm, Honey, Citrus, Rustic Toast
Devil Proof Cima Ladera
$369 per person (plus applicable fees)
ABOUT APERTURE CELLARS
Aperture Cellars champions a range of stunning Bordeaux style wines from the Sonoma Valley. Founded in 2009 by winemaker Jesse Katz, Aperture wines are crafted from unique, cool-climate vineyards in Sonoma’s top regions. Wanting to craft wines on par with the quality and refinement that are so integral to a Bordeaux, Jesse set roots in Sonoma, believing it offers the best of both worlds: new world fruit and old world elegance.
Fall & Winter Wine Cave Dinner Dates:
Thursday, September 28 | 5:30 pm – Groth Vineyards
Friday, October 27 | 5:30 pm – Grgich Hills
Tuesday, November 21 | 5:30 pm – Cakebread Cellars
Thursday, December 21 | 5:30 pm – Aperture Cellars