Socalo Santa Monica & Gourmet Wine Getaways
Proudly present
A GOURMET WINEMAKER DINNER
Featuring the wines of
Dragonette Cellars
Buellton, California (Santa Barbara County)
Host: Peter D. Kerr, Gourmet Wine Getaways’ Wine Consultant
Special Guest: Owner/Winemaker Brandon Sparks-Gillis
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM
$99 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Brothers John & Steve Dragonette and close friend/winemaker Brandon Sparks-Gillis, founded this boutique winery in 2005. They sought out extraordinary cool-climate vineyards in northern Santa Barbara County and from the beginning, dedicated themselves to patient and minimalistic winemaking techniques. Using precise blocks in exceptional vineyards including Duvarita Vineyard (above), they shepherd their grapes into “wines of purity, complexity & balance”. Wine critics have agreed, honoring these small lot wines with scores in the low to middle 90’s on a consistent basis for nearly 20 years. Tonight, Executive Chef Raul Palscencia has created a tempting menu to showcase 5 of these wines. Join Brandon & Gourmet Wine Getaways’ wine expert Peter Kerr as they discuss these amazing wines, the latest from SB County & answer all your wine & food-related questions. All the wines will be available for ordering at very special prices so you can stock up. Grab some friends and join us!
MENU
Scallop Agua Chile/radish/ cucumber
2023 2023 Dragonette Rose, Santa Ynez Valley
Blue fin Tuna. fish skin chicharron, black garlic aioli
2023 Dragonette Sauvignon Blanc, Happy Canyon
Pork tenderloin Adobado, summer succotash, warm bacon vinaigrette
2022 Dragonette Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
2021 Dragonette Pinot Noir, Fiddlestix Vineyard
Lamb rib taco/mint chutney/jicama/radish/Chervil slaw
2020 Dragonette MJM Syrah (Jeb Dunnick: 97+ points)
Photo credit- Dragonette Cellars
Advance, guaranteed reservations required via the Tock App. Cancellations will only be accepted up to 48 hours in advance. No Open Table or phone reservations. Click on RESERVATIONS button below to reserve.
Socalo, 1920 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
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