Vintners Resort, the first luxury resort on a working vineyard in Sonoma County, announces the 2023 Winemaker Series, in partnership with Russian River Valley-based wineries – Iron Horse Vineyards, Aperture Cellars, Flambeaux Winery, Hartford Family Winery, and Convene Wines. With five events planned each month between through August, the dinners will be held at John Ash & Co., Sonoma’s original farm-to-table restaurant.
“We are honored to introduce our Sonoma County Winemakers and Chef Tom’s culinary team with the launch of Vintners Resort Winemakers’ Dinner Series. We look forward to savoring Russian River Valley wines and dishes which showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients from Rhonda’s Garden, named after our founder Rhonda Carano,” says the General Manager of Vintners Resort, Brian Sommer. “John Ash & Co. has a storied history, having been recognized for being Sonoma County’s first farm-to-table fine dining restaurant and early career playground for celebrated local legends. We look forward to sharing our warm-hearted hospitality, Tuscan-themed setting, and sublime culinary experiences.”
Venture into the winemaking journey of producing boundary-pushing bottles and age-old tastes of California wine country. Savor, delicious pairings with custom hand-crafted cuisine made by Executive Chef Tom Schmidt and his seasoned culinary team to complement each tasting experience.
The 2023 Winemaker Dinner Series is available exclusively at Vintners Resort for viticulture enthusiasts and Resort guests. Event pricing is subject to menu selection, seasonality, and availability of ingredients.
Space is limited and patrons are encouraged to reserve early.
May 11: Jesse Katz, a Winemaker and Wine Spectator “Rising Star” of Aperture Cellars
Reserve early by email guestrelations@vintnersresort.com or call 707 527 7687
Reservations will require an advanced deposit of a nonrefundable $100 deposit.
June 15: Art Murray, an innovative Winemaker of Flambeaux Winery
Reserve early by email guestrelations@vintnersresort.com or call 707 527 7687
Reservations will require an advanced deposit of a nonrefundable $100 deposit.
July 13: Tiaan Lordan a pioneering Winemaker of Hartford Family Winery
Reserve early by email guestrelations@vintnersresort.com or call 707 527 7687
Reservations will require an advanced deposit of a nonrefundable $100 deposit.
August 10: Dan Kosta, Sonoma County acclaimed founder of Convene Wines
Reserve early by email guestrelations@vintnersresort.com or call 707 527 7687
Reservations will require an advanced deposit of a nonrefundable $100 deposit.
About Iron Horse Vineyards
Iron Horse Vineyards produces exclusively estate-bottled still and sparkling wines with a distinct “sense of place”. They are specific to the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley AVA, plus the uniqueness of our vineyard, and the vintage at hand.
About Aperture Cellars
Aperture Cellars champions a range of expressive Bordeaux style wines from Sonoma County’s premier cool-climate Bordeaux varietal vineyard sites.
About Flambeaux Winery
Flambeaux Winery showcases a hand-crafted selection of varietals inspired by their deeply rooted legacy in New Orleans, Louisiana.
About Hartford Family Winery
Hartford Family Winery boasts word-class single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and old vine Zinfandel.
About Convene Wines
Convene Wines celebrate its local legacy with a collection of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blends from premier vineyards within the world’s finest appellations.
