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This is a winemakers dinner you will not want to miss. We are excited to announce an amazing night of amazing wine paired with fantastic food. We have partnered with Chef Chris Tzorin from Oak Restaurant in Laguna Beach to create a culinary adventure into wine, food and flavor. Please join us for this unique experience at McClain Cellars.

We have carefully selected 6 of our wines to be paired with 6 “bite-sized” meals to be enjoyed together. Each of the meals are small and designed to allow you to experience the flavors of the food paired with the dynamic characteristics of McClain Cellars wines. This is a winemaker’s dinner like no other.

First Course:
2017 White Sails Riesling: Starts with a full mouthfeel brings more flavors of pear, caramel, and vanilla. It offers a silky texture and smooth finish. This wine offers a sweet flavor with a strong and distinctive nose. Paired with…. Watermelon Burrata Bite: Fresh watermelon cube tossed in a light lemon juice, creamy burrata cheese, a touch of light balsamic glaze and topped with arugula tossed in a light champagne vinaigrette.

Second Course:
2017 Cloud Nine Chardonnay: Medium bodied and starts with a fruit-forward aroma with a soft touch of pear and honey on the nose. You may also notice the taste of apple blossom and lemon zest in this beautiful wine. It is crisp and bright on the finish. Paired with…. Chilean Seabass Bite: Pan seared buttery Chilean seabass paired with a zucchini carpaccio and sweet and tangy blood orange coulis.

Third Course:
2016 Love & Happiness Pinot Noir: It has an amazing fruit forward nose with a beautiful cherry bouquet. Fall in love with the taste of blackberry, dark cherry, boysenberry and white pepper. Paired with…. Goat Cheese Crostini: Sourdough toast point with creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, prosciutto and topped with arugula and light olive oil.

Forth Course:
2016 Promise Keeper Barbara & Mourvedre: Discover Gooseberries, Boysenberries and Red Cherries in this delightful and easy to drink reserve blend. You will fall in love with the balance, texture and full mouth finish this wine offers. Paired with…. Pork Chop: Grilled Pork Chop atop a blackened hash bite with a braised apple cabbage and granny smith apple puree.

Fifth Course:
2013 Faithful Friend: The smells and flavors change with every taste. Experience the touch of boysenberries, blackberries and the subtle hint of plum followed by a full and elegant finish designed to make anyone long for more. Paired with…. Flat Iron Steak: Thickly sliced flat iron steak, slight smokey flavor over a cauliflower puree and a roasted piquillo pepper romesco sauce.

Final Course:
2016 Decadence Port: Explore the rich, complex flavors of blackberry, raspberry, cinnamon, and chocolate. Enjoy the flavors of dark cherry and vanilla. It has an amazing fruit forward nose with a beautiful rich bouquet. Paired with…. Chocolate Decadence Bite: Rich flourless chocolate cake, dense and creamy to a fudge like consistency sprinkled with powdered sugar and a fresh raspberry sauce.

This event is not something you want to miss. You will get to taste a variety of exciting wines, work as a team to guess what you’re tasting, and learn about how to identify different tasting notes from the wine maker himself!

The dinner will be at McClain Cellars. Friends Style. Their tasting room features a 16-foot glass garage door, skylights and a shaded patio, McClain Cellars brings the beauty of Laguna Beach into the tasting room. Along the bar you will find artistic wine bottles with unique paintings on each. Each of the wines has a clever names like, “Summer Breeze,” “Painted Dreams,” “Sacred Love,” and “Faithful Friend” to name a few. The walls have colorful paintings that encourage every guest to stop and gaze. The tasting lounge is in the HIVE at 849 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA next to Kitchen in the Canyon and the Laguna Beach Beer Company.

When, Where, Cost, & More

Wine & Food Pairing events are going to happen throughout the year at McClain Cellars. Each one will be a bit different. This food and wine tasting is Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 6:30pm. RSVP Required. There is a $45 per person food & tasting fee for wine club members. Non-club members will incur a $60 per person wine & food tasting fee.

You are Invited

You are cordially invited to attend our first Tapas & Wine Pairing Dinner. RSVP TODAY.

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED. THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT. RSVP NOW AND JOIN THE FUN.