Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 5:30pm
KENWOOD, CA (August 1, 2023) – Muscardini Cellars is pleased to announce their upcoming “Flavors of Spain” Al Fresco Wine Dinner on Saturday, August 12, 2023. This summertime dining event will be hosted in the serene backyard at Muscardini Cellars where guests will enjoy seasonal and local ingredients, limited production wines, and local live acoustic music from singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Burdick.
Dress in bright colors and florals and get ready to explore the flavors of Spain at this romantic five-course wine tasting and dining experience from Chef Catherine Venturini of Cuvée Wine Country Events paired with limited-production wines from Michael Muscardini of Muscardini Cellars.
The featured dish will be Chef Catherine’s Spanish Roasted Almond Saffron Mary’s Chicken accompanied with Barcelona Rice with fresh peas, tomato and chorizo finished with an artichoke and romano bean ‘tagine’, paired with Muscardini Cellars 2019 Tesoro, Proprietary Red Blend. This dish is commonly known in Spain as Arroz con Pollo – it packs some great flavors and is uniquely paired with Muscardini Cellars 2019 Tesoro flagship blend making this an exceptional food and wine pairing not to be missed.
This amazing summertime dinner experience is $145 per person. The full menu can be found below and on the Muscardini Cellars website here. Tickets can be purchased here. Each attendee requires 1 ticket that includes a five-course dinner, five wine pairings, and gratuity. Additional wine will be available for purchase throughout the event.
About Muscardini Cellars
Proprietor Michael Muscardini has been a maverick winemaker in Sonoma Valley for over 15 years. Michael Muscardini is producing less than 5000 cases a year of mostly classic Italian reds as well as robust blends and superb Cabernet Sauvignon. He is one of the winemakers that has been leading the way in the revival of Sangiovese and Barbera wines in Sonoma since 2005. Michael’s deep community connections and warm relationships with local growers enable him to source the best fruit for the Muscardini Cellars wine portfolio. Experience the pleasure of visiting the tasting room in Sonoma Valley where you’ll sip wines from some of the most unique vineyards in Sonoma County and beyond. The Muscardini Cellars tasting room is open daily and is located at 9380 Sonoma Highway. Contact the team at Muscardini Cellars by calling (707) 933-9305 or visit the Muscardini Cellars website at https://www.muscardinicellars.com/.
Uno – Passed Appetizers
- Smoked Paprika Seared Ahi Tuna on Flatbread with Spicy Tomato Jam
- Grilled Quince, Jamon and Manchego ‘Sandwich’
- Handmade Spanish Beef Empanada
- Paired with Muscardini Cellars 2021 Vermentino, Coyote Creek Vineyards
Dos – First Course
- Gulf Shrimp & Mussels in Garlic Lemon Paprika Broth, Romesco Crostini
- Paired with Muscardini Cellars 2019 Sangiovese, Pauli Ranch Vineyards
Tres – Intermezzo
- Sorbete de Limon al Cava
- Paired with Muscardini Cellars 2022 Rosato di Sangiovese, Santo Giordano Vineyards
Cuatro – Main Course
- Roasted Almond Saffron Mary’s Chicken
- Barcelona Rice with Fresh Peas, Tomato & Chorizo
- Artichoke & Romano Bean ‘Tagine’
- Paired with Muscardini Cellars 2019 Tesoro, Proprietary Red Blend
Cinco – Dessert
- Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
- Rhubarb & Kenwood Strawberry Compote
- Paired with Muscardini Cellars 2019 2019 Fortuna, Proprietary Red Blend
