Newport Beach: Le Vigne 5-Course Wine Dinner w/Craig Miller + Chef Erin Sealy Sat. 5/13

Don't miss an exciting evening featuring exceptional wines in our second Orange County pop-up space!

After 8 years of pop-up dinners in South Orange County, we are thrilled to announce a second Orange County location in Newport Beach! For our May dinner in this new space, we're very excited to announce a fantastic line up of wines from Le Vigne Vineyards in Paso Robles! Winemaker Terry Culton is a top winemaker in Paso Robles with an extensive and impressive resume. He has worked with several well-known wineries throughout coastal California and Oregon including Peachy Canyon Winery, Adelaida Cellars, Calera Wine Company and Willamette Valley Vineyards. He was also named a “Top-Flight Winemaker” by Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate. These boutique, estate wines will make for exceptional evening. Craig Miller will be joining us from the winery for both dinners to discuss each wine selection and the rich history of the winery and region. This will be a great opportunity to try out 5 different wines and from a Paso Robles hidden gem. To showcase these wines, Chef Erin has created an elevated, seasonal pairing menu. You won't want to miss this memorable evening of wine, food and conversation!

Each selection will be paired with its own wine inspired dinner course, prepared by Chef Erin Sealy. Chef Erin specializes in pairing food with wine, with a slightly different approach than most. Prior to creating a menu, each wine is tasted and reviewed and then she creates a food pairing, highlighting the nuances of each wine. This concept creates a dinner and pairing experience with layers of complexity and unique creations which exemplify the enjoyment of each wine. With a passion for food and wine, Chef Erin delights attendees with a detailed account of the pairing concept and cooking techniques that create each course. Expect a fabulous evening of wine, food and educational insights! Seating is limited. Please see below for additional dinner details and a registration link.

Wine + Dinner Menu:

2021 Le Vigne Paso Robles Sauvignon Blanc

Li Hing Whipped Ricotta on Croissant Crostini with Charred Grapefruit + Tropical Fruit and Fresh Mint

2019 Le Vigne Coure della Vigna Super Tuscan Blend

Jumbo Stuffed Shell with Ground Rosemary Lamb, Sicilian Chicken Sausage, Caramelized Eggplant, Blackened Crimini, Fire Roasted Tomato and Caramelized Red Onion in Brown Butter Fennel Cream Sauce atop Wilted Greens

2019 Le Vigne Nikiara Bordeaux Style Red Blend

Caramelized Eggplant + Parmesan Risotto Fritter on Black Truffle Sea Salt Dressed Greens topped with Shredded Duck Confit, Chermoula Drizzle, Pomegranate, Duck Chicharron and Scallion

2019 Le Vigne Di Domenico Estate Cabernet

Panko + Chorizo Crusted Center Pork Loin Topped with Bay Shrimp in Garlic-Sherry Cream Sauce. Served with Chermoula Dressed Cavatelli + Arugula

2018 Le Vigne Paso Robles Petite Sirah

Filet Mignon Skewer Wrapped in Bacon and Glazed in Chef Erin’s Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam. Served on Wilted Greens with Mashed Russet + Sweet Potato Mélange

Complimentary Dessert

5-Course Wine Dinner $95/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

The Upper Crust $85/person (Excludes Tax & 18% Gratuity)

Upon successful registration, your provided credit card will be charged and you will receive an auto-confirmation email immediately. Please be sure to purchase a seat for every person attending. RSVPs are required for all events. Please use the link below to register. For any questions, please contact Erin at chef@winepairsevents.com or 619.823.3541

For other events and Pop-Up Dinners with Chef Erin, please visit our website & calendar: https://www.winepairsevents.com/upcoming-events

FINE PRINT - PLEASE READ

Though we cannot guarantee special requests for menu changes, please contact us (email/phone above) if you have any food allergies or special considerations and we'll do our best to accommodate! Please understand that this is pop-up experience, it is not a restaurant. A temporary kitchen is built to accommodate the dinner and resources are very limited. Minor changes can usually be accommodated. Diary Free and Vegan requests cannot be met, though reduced dairy and vegetarian typically can be met. Menu changes should be requested at least 48 hours prior to an event. Please DO NOT buy tickets with the assumption that any special request will be met, please check with us first. Please note that if you purchase tickets before inquiring about your modification, and it cannot be accommodated, the below cancellation policy still applies.

There is a 48-hour full-refund policy. We apologize that cancellations within 48 hours of the event cannot be refunded.

Lastly, please note that your total cost for the dinner includes two processing fees that are collected by third parties and do not transfer to Wine Pairs Events. Instead of passing on these additional fees to customers, we have decided to absorb them. This however means that when a customer cancels a reservation, at any point, 6% of the ticket total is non-refundable, as these processors do not issue refunds for any reason.

About This Venue:

This venue is located in a residential area of Newport Beach. It is a privately owned home used as office space, contracting with Wine Pairs Events for monthly wine dinners. This venue seats about 20 people in standard table height seating. There are also 3 bar height seats. Group seating of up to 8 people is easily accommodated. Seating is assigned at all events, if anyone in your group has made a separate reservation and you would like to sit together, please ensure you provided this information during registration (chef@winepairsevents.com). There is ample, free street parking, however ride share services or taxis are always recommended. We kindly remind you that this is a residential area and to please be aware of driveways, fire hydrants and mailboxes. If you arrive early, there will be a by the glass wine list available to purchase from.