El Rincon Criollo & Gourmet Wine Getaways
Proudly present
A GOURMET WINEMAKER DINNER
Featuring the wines of
Solar Fortun Winery
Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
Host: Peter D. Kerr, Gourmet Wine Getaways’ Wine Consultant
Special Guest: Santiago Lopez, owner/winemaker
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
$125 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Solar Fortun is a force to be reckoned with in Mexico’s most exciting wine region- the Valle de Guadalupe. This boutique winery is 19 years old, owned by Santiago’s family and run by he and his brother- a culmination of a lifetime of family effort and love for wine. Having 14 years winemaking under his belt (and his viticulture degree from UC Davis), the wines Santiago produces are unique, well-made and have set a very high bar to be met by the other wineries in the Valle. Tonight, we will have the opportunity to enjoy four of their excellent wines paired with the delicious Cuban-influenced cuisine of El Rincon Criollo. Winery owner/winemaker Santiago (pictured above) will join Peter to discuss the amazing “Valle” wine region, the wines and the wine/food pairings. All the wines will be available for purchase at very attractive prices should you desire to add them to your collection. Attendance is limited to 30 guests so book early to ensure your seats. Bring some friends along or come alone and make some new wine-loving buddies. See you there!
MENU
Mini Shrimp Cocktail
2024 Solar Fortun Vina en Rosa
Butch’s Omelette (ham, cheese, plantains, potatoes, green salsa)
2023 Solar Fortun Baya Baya (Cabernet Sauvignon/Petite Verdot blend)
Pork loin sous vide over cauliflower puree
2022 Solar Fortun Syrah
El Rincon’s classic Ropa Vieja over Potato/Yucca puree (worth the price of admission alone!)
2022 Solar Fortun O Positivo (Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah blend)
A Sweet Ending
Reservations: 310-391-4478
Prepaid reservations are essential, as seating is limited. Cancellations will only be accepted up to 48 hours in advance. No Open Table reservations.
El Rincon Criollo, 8501 Pershing Dr., Playa del Rey
Picture credit: GWG archives
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