Orto Santa Monica & Gourmet Wine Getaways
Proudly present
A GOURMET WINEMAKER DINNER
Featuring the wines of
Tercero Wines
Los Olivos, California
Host: Peter D. Kerr, Gourmet Wine Getaways’ Wine Consultant
Special Guest: Larry Schaffer, Owner/Winemaker
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
$110 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Larry Schaffer started the new millennium with a major career change; from the music industry & publishing to the winemaking world. After completing his Masters in Viticulture at UC Davis, he relocated to the Santa Ynez Valley in 2005 and joined the winemaking team at Fess Parker Winery and Epiphany Cellars. Tercero Wines was born the following year but was merely a sidelight for the initial 5 years. In 2011, Larry dove full-time into Tercero and to use his favorite phrase, ‘the best was yet to come’. Tonight, we will enjoy four of his outstanding wines including two 10-year-old reds, perfectly paired with a gourmet meal created by Orto’s culinary team. Tercero’s wines are all small production and therefore, see limited retail exposure. Take this opportunity to discover this outstanding, boutique winery from Santa Barbara County and purchase some to share with friends. Gourmet Wine Getaways’ wine expert Peter Kerr will join Larry to discuss the wines, the pairings and answer your wine-related questions. Please come, learn and enjoy!
Picture credit- Tercero Wines
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Crudite of Fresh Veggies
2018 Tercero Verbiage Blanc (Rhone blend)
Smoked Salmon Crostini, mascarpone, chives, lemon zest
2023 Tercero Picpoul Blanc
Mezzi rigatoni, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts
2016 Tercero Mourvedre
Black Angus Filet Mignon, balsamic reduction, Farmers Market veggies
2016 Tercero Syrah, Thompson Vineyard, Alisos Canyon AVA
Freshly brewed Coffee or Tea
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Orto Santa Monica, 502 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
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