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An Evening with Louis Lucas, a winemaker dinner - waitlisted

When: 
Friday, December 1, 2023
6 pm
Where: 

First & Oak at 409 First Street in Solvang

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN WAITLISTED. REACH OUT TO US AT 805/686-9336 TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE WAITLIST.

Join us for an exclusive holiday winemaker dinner, where the magic of the season meets a tradition of winemaking and grape growing.

Embark on a remarkable epicurean voyage with Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards in the festive village of Solvang, right in the heart of the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley. Indulge in a gourmet 6 course wine-paired menu by Chef Chris Flint of First & Oak Kitchen to complement a flight of estate wines.

Louis Lucas, co-owner and esteemed grape grower at Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, will be your gracious host. With his wealth of knowledge and passion for the land, he will guide you through an exquisite selection of wines, sharing the rich history and tradition that have made Lucas & Lewellen a pioneer in Santa Barbara County.

This intimate gathering, limited to just 25 guests, promises an evening of culinary exploration and exceptional wines, stories of the vineyards, and joy of the holiday season.

Reserve your seat now for "An Evening with Louis Lucas," a rare opportunity to celebrate the season with one of the more influential figures in Santa Barbara County's winemaking heritage.

Limited seats available. Guests are welcome to start the evening at the Lucas & Lewellen and Toccata Tasting Rooms at our Christmas Open House and walk one block to the Mirabelle Hotel for the dinner. Pricing is $175 per person, all-inclusive for Wine Club members, and $200 per person, all-inclusive, for non-members. This evening should sell out early. Cancellation refunds will not be honored after Thanksgiving Day.



"An Evening with Louis Lucas" Menu:

Passed:

BEEF TARTARE Caviar, Pickled Mustard, Horseradish with Toccata 2021 Sparkling Rosato

First:

HAMACHI CRUDO Winter citrus, Shaved Radish with Lucas & Lewellen 2022 Viognier

Second:

ROAST CAULIFLOWER Truffle & Chive Vinaigrette, Golden Raisins, Quinoa, Marcona Almonds with Lucas & Lewellen 2022 Goodchild Vineyard Chardonnay

Third:

PARISIAN GNOCCHI Parmesan, Maitake Mushroom with Lucas & Lewellen 2021 Pinot Noir, Estate

Fourth:

BREAST of DUCK Parsnip Purée, Variations of Grapes with Lucas & Lewellen 2020 Carménère

Fifth:

BRAISED SHORT RIB Butternut Squash Ecrasse, Red Wine Onion with Lucas & Lewellen 2018 Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon

Sweet:

CHOCOLATE & HONEY Chocolate Mousse, Honeycomb, Bee Pollen, Cookie Crumble with Lucas & Lewellen Silver King Port


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