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Memorable Wine Dinners
Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: June 2023
On The Verandah maintains its position at the top of the Plateau Restaurant Landscape with a pair of wine dinners.
I am always excited about the possibility of a wine dinner, especially when I learn it’s going to happen at one of my favorite spots – On The Verandah. In its 40-year history, the restaurant has hosted some of the area’s most memorable wine dinners. Long regarded for its ambitious in-house wine program, the wine dinners champion both established and up-and-coming wineries.
In a world of predictable wine pairings, Chef Andrew Figel stands out for his ability to creatively invent dishes designed to enhance the flavors and style of the wines. Perhaps it’s for that reason that wine enthusiasts and some of the world’s most highly regarded winemakers and their representatives gather here to explore the nuances of wine.
This month, they are hosting two such events. I urge you to mark your calendars for an evening (or two) of fascinating and fun exploration with your fellow wine lovers and favorite wineries. These two amazing dinners are certain to be the highlight of your month.
On June 8, Founder Guy Davis of Davis Family Vineyards will take guests through an exploration of his highly acclaimed wines. Davis and his family have been growing grapes on their land in Sonoma County near Healdsburg, California, for over 20 years, producing wines of the highest quality that reflect the terroir. Davis is well known for his one-of-a-kind Pinot Noirs that are all about aromatics and elegance and are unlike wines grown anywhere else in the world.
As Davis says, “Our aim is to find that magical balance between winemaking expression and respect for nature’s gifts. It’s a style that lets us pour our hearts and soul into each bottle and wins us friends one glass at a time.” After tasting the wines, I think you’ll agree.
Steve Nelson of Grapevine Distributors will present the wines of Mount Eden Vineyards on June 15. Recognized as one of the original “boutique” California wineries, Mount Eden has been producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet since 1945. Winemaker Jeff Patterson has been making wine here since 1981. Stylistically he links the wines to those of France, describing his wines as having “More soil-driven notes, with more tannin and acid, lower in alcohol than most California wines, yet with a generosity and richness typical of California.”
Both wine dinners will begin at 6:00 P.M. with a reception to include sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a seated multi-course dinner with wine pairings. Cost of the dinner is $165 per person.
