Join us at the Cavallo Point Cooking School for an unforgettable evening of fine wine and exceptional cuisine featuring Smith Story Wine Cellars. Chef Tim Grable, Director of the Cooking School, will craft a savory multi-course dinner, each dish thoughtfully paired with a different wine from the Smith Story cellar. Alongside Chef Tim will be Ali Smith of Smith Story Wine Cellars, who will be on hand to guide you through the evening, sharing stories behind their family-farmed vineyards in Mendocino and Sonoma Counties and the passion that goes into every bottle. Discover their beautiful, vibrant fine wines that create joy, make you think about the good life and are a true pleasure to collect and sip. It’s a night of great flavors and fascinating insights that you won’t want to miss!
Menu
Tomales Bay Oysters with Mignonette and Caviar Brut Sparkling
Seared Day Boat Scallop – Uni Beurre Blanc 2022 Lakota’s View Semillon – Sonoma County
Lobster Orecchiette with Fava Beans, Arugula and Chardonnay Pan Sauce 2022 Olivet Lane Chardonnay
Seared Sonoma Duck Breast with Orange Huckleberry Sauce, Rainbow Chard and Toasted Hazelnuts 2022 Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley
Shoyu Pork Belly with Forbidden Rice and Pan Roasted Taro 2022 Zinfandel – Russian River Valley
Chocolate Mousse Parfait with Creme Chantilly and Chocolate Caviar
About SMITH STORY WINE CELLARS
The tale of Smith Story Wine Cellars began over a decade ago when Bay Area-born Eric and Fort Worth, Texas native Alison met while both working for K&L Wine Merchants in Northern California. A friendship flourished while discovering wines from far away lands, and visits to the Anderson Valley along with dear friends and their beloved dogs Henley and Lakota. In 2013 they married on the Big Island of Hawaii and the name Smith Story Wine Cellars was conceived.
Smith Story wines begin with the land, places that are special to Eric and Ali throughout California and Europe. They work with family-owned vineyards throughout Mendocino and Sonoma Counties to help ensure their present and future success as grape growers. The wines show restraint, balance and integrity of the grape. Their winemaking philosophy is to utilize classic, old world techniques and let the grapes and sense of place where they are grown both speak for themselves. Smith Story Wine Cellars is based in Sonoma and their tasting room can be visited in Healdsburg, California.
