Reservations

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Join us for the February 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker Series dinner, featuring Dr. Jerry Seps from Napa Valley! In 1976, Dr. Seps and his wife Sigrid purchased 90 acres planting Zinfandel, then Cabernet Sauvignon, other red Bordeaux varieties, and Viognier. In 1989, the 1984 Reserve Zinfandel became the highest-rated Zinfandel ever, and they have been named to Top 100 Wineries in the World 14 times.

Chef Michael will prepare a custom 5-course menu to complement these incredible wines.

Join us for the March 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker Series dinner, featuring 3 incredible French winemakers! We are thrilled to welcome François Le Calvez from Château Coupe Roses (Minervois), François Ollier from Domaine Ollier-Taillefer (Faugères), & Mélanie Pfister from Domaine Pfister (Alsace.)

We begin with a tasting hour, allowing you to chat with the winemakers while they pour a variety of their bottles. Then we sit for dinner where each winemaker will have pairings for one of the courses from Chef Michael.

Join us for the April 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker Series dinner, featuring Amy & Dominic Chappellet of Chappellet! In 1967 Donn Chappellet saw the potential for Napa Valley’s then unknown Pritchard Hill to produce wines on par with first growth Bordeaux. Today it is recognized as one of the world’s great sites for Cabernet Sauvignon. Their vast portfolio includes chardonnay, viognier, pinot noir, malbec, zinfandel & merlot.

Chef Michael will prepare a 5-course menu specifically tailored to these beautiful wines.

Join us for the May 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker dinner, featuring Marty Clubb of L’Ecole! Founded in 1983, they were the 3rd winery established in the Walla Walla Valley.
Their focus is to reflect the unmistakable typicity of Washington and the unique terroir of their vineyards, where they proudly grow 100% of their grapes. L’Ecole is known for its Bordeaux blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and more.

Chef Michael will prepare a 5-course menu specifically tailored to these beautiful wines.

Join us for the June 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker Series dinner, featuring Jerry Riener of Guardian Cellars and Newsprint! Jennifer was a reporter, and Jerry was a police officer when they met; the two married and created 2 labels with 16 wines between them. They feature big Bordeaux-style blends, to stunning straight varietal reds to crisp and juicy whites. This dinner will have a great variety of affordable Washington wines

Chef Michael will prepare a 5-course menu specifically tailored to these beautiful wines.

Join us for the July 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker Series dinner, featuring Stewart Boedecker of Boedecker Cellars! This dinner centers around some of the most nuanced Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Husband/wife team Athena and Stewart each produce their own style; Athena likes delicacy & refinement, while Stewart prefers rich & muscular. They also have Gamay, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and other rare finds we’ll get to try.

Chef Michael will prepare a 5-course menu specifically tailored to these beautiful wines.

Join us for the August 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker Series dinner, featuring Katharina Wechsler of Weingut Wechsler, Germany! She took over her family’s estate of 42 acres of prized parcels. Katharina produced her first vintage in 2009, and now she’s known for her elegant, razor-sharp, bell-toned versions of Rheinhessen’s best varietals: Riesling, Scheurebe, Silvaner, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Chef Michael will prepare a 5-course menu specifically tailored to these beautiful wines.

Join us for the September 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker Series dinner, featuring Antonio Morescalchi of Altos Las Hormigas, Argentina! High in the Andes mountain range Mount Aconcagua overlooks a vast, green oasis of vineyards called Mendoza. Here Antonio and his partners have planted some of the world’s best Malbec. Expect to taste breathtaking side-by-sides and verticals.

Chef Michael will prepare a 5-course menu specifically tailored to these beautiful wines.

Due to the exclusive nature of this event, pre-payment is required and nonrefundable. However, reservations may be transferred to another person, different winemaker dinner if available, or to a gift card for a future visit.

Join us for the October 2019 Raven’s Nest Winemaker Series dinner, featuring Brad Hickey of Brash Higgins! Brad is an American sommelier-turned-winemaker. Love brought him to McLaren Vale in 2007; first for the vines, then for vigneronne Nicole Thorpe who convinced him to start his own label on her family’s vineyard. Expect a rollercoaster of flavors from an artisan with varietals from Chenin Blanc to Cab Franc to Shiraz.

Chef Michael will prepare a 5-course menu specifically tailored to these beautiful wines.