Kevin Pelley's Hidden Gems
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Kevin Pelley's Hidden Gems
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Doors open at 6:30 PM for registration & hors d'oeuvres. Dinner begins at 7:00 PM sharp.
Reservations
Reservations are closed for this tasting.
Menu & Wine Pairings
Hors D’oeuvres
Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2022
Virginia Oyster with Mignonette
Varietal composition: 100& Pinot Blanc
Pale yellow color with green reflections. Concentrated aromas of white flowers and apricots. Smooth, medium-bodied with crisp acidity. 91Points Wine Enthusiast; 91 Points James Suckling.
Seafood Course
Résonance Chardonnay 2023
Sous Vide Canadian Lobster with Saffron Butter and Chives
Varietal composition: 100% Chardonnay
The Willamette Valley Chardonnay from Résonance is sourced from both estate vineyards (Résonance, Découverte and the Home Ranch Vineyards) and top vineyards in the Willamette Valley. The wine showcases the absolute best of the Willamette Valley and elegantly blends Maison Louis Jadot’s winemaking with the Willamette Valley’s signature terroir. 93 Wine Spectator; 93 Wine Advocate.
Soup Course
Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2024
Porcini Mushroom Soup with Fried Shiitake and Black Truffle
Ruby red color with dark magenta hues. Aromas of ripe strawberries, cherries and red licorice jump from the glass accompanied by hints of dried lavender and blackcurrant. The palate is plush and fruit driven. Flavors of strawberries and red cherries fill the mouth and finish with dusty cocoa powder-like tannin. 97 Points Decanter.
Beef Course
Black Stallion 'Gaspare' Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Stout Braised Short Rib with Glazed Carrots and Whole Grain Mustard
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
A dark, saturated wine that’s super ripe in flavor, suave and soft in texture. Big but finely polished tannins coat the palate, with dusky, toasty black cherries and blackberries that show a jammy sense of lusciousness. 92 Points James Suckling.
Dessert Course
Bontera The Butler 2021
Dubai Dark Chocolate Torte
Varietal composition: 63% Syrah, 18% Petite Sirah, 12% Mourvedre, 6% Grenache, 1% Viognier
The 2020 vintage offers extraordinary finesse, power and intensity. Earthy notes of pepper, game and wild herbs underscore lovely blue fruit aromas on the nose. The muscular palate delivers spicy mixed berries and purple fruit, with charismatic slate-tinged tannins that support the wine throughout the clean, peppery blue fruit finish. 93 Points Jeb Dunnuck.
Chip Wine
Clos du Val 'Yettalil' Stags Leap District 2022
Varietal Composition: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot,
6% Malbec, 5% Carménère, 3% Merlot
Yettalil draws you into the glass with captivating aromas of blackberry, plum, cherry compote, fresh sage, and spice. Expressive yet composed, the layers foretell a wine of character and complexity. As you taste, the wine sweeps across the palate with polished tannins and flavors of pure blackcurrant. The 2022 vintage’s vibrant acidity carries the wine towards a long, smooth finish. 97 Points James Suckling.