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Pairings After Dark - Wine & Food Experience
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Pairings After Dark

A Wine & Food Dinner Experience

Friday, September 25 and Friday, October 23

Reservations

Complimentary Wine & Food Pairing benefit not applicable to these limited seatings.

Discover an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence and award-winning wines in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country. Join us for Pairings After Dark, a twilight take on our acclaimed five-course fine-dining wine experience, where Sonoma’s renowned flavors come alive as the sun dips below the Mayacamas Mountains.

Set amidst the serene tranquility of our beautifully illuminated Visitor Center grounds, this elegant spring evening invites you to savor masterfully crafted wine pairings curated by Executive Chef Peter Janiak. Each seasonally-inspired dish is thoughtfully designed to highlight and complement our exceptional wines, delivering a symphony of flavors that define what Sonoma does best.

Hosted in our elegant Estate Dining Room, this unique experience is communal in spirit, led by our expert wine educators as the golden hour gives way to the tranquility of Sonoma Valley at night. Immerse yourself in the beauty, taste, and charm of our estate for an evening unlike any other.

Secure your seat at this exclusive event, where fine wine, exquisite cuisine, and the magic of a Sonoma spring evening await.

Tickets & Information

$150 Per Person | $120 Club

Complimentary Wine & Food Pairing benefit not applicable to these limited seatings.

Friday, September 25 and Friday, October 23 **

5:30 PM

** Please ensure you select the appropriate date and corresponding time from the available widget options.

Reservations

Reservation Assistance
+1 (707) 833-0242
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St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
100 Pythian Rd at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, CA

Tickets & Information

$150 Per Person | $120 Club

Complimentary Wine & Food Pairing benefit not applicable to these limited seatings.

  • Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

Friday, September 25 and Friday, October 23

5:30 PM

Please ensure you select the appropriate date and corresponding time from the available widget options.

Reservations

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
100 Pythian Rd at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, CA

Reservation Assistance
+1 (707) 833-0242
Or click the chat widget below.

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100 Pythian Road at Hwy. 12 Santa Rosa, CA 95409
+1 (707) 833-0242
Open Daily | 10 AM – 5 PM | Holiday Hours
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Seasonal Mezze menu

These dishes are accompanied by a chef-curated 'secret' selection of our award-winning Sonoma County wines.

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

Sweet

Apple & Golden Raisin Compote
Carrot, Cashew & Maple Spread 🥜

Sour/Acidic

Cranberry & Jalapeno Chutney
Whipped Ricotta with Lemon Curd 🥛 🥚

Rich/Fats & Oils

Creamy Brie with Orange & Honey 🥛
Pumpkin Pimento Cheese 🥛

Bitterness

Butternut Squash Hummus
Brussels Sprout & Labneh Dip 🥛

Allergen Key

🥛 Dairy    🥜 Nuts    🥚 Eggs

Seasonal pairing menu

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

2025 Rosé
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Albacore Ceviche 
Heirloom Tomato & Melon Gazpacho | Basil | Jalapeno | Cucumber | Fried Shallot

2023 ‘Caro Santo’ Sangiovese 
Sonoma Valley 
– Paired With –
Stuffed Zucchini
Roasted Tomato  & Sage Sugo | Parmesan | Crunchy Garlic
Crispy Capers | Sunflower 

2022 Old Vines Zinfandel 
Giovanetti Vineyard, Russian River Valley
– Paired With –
Petite Eggplant & Mozzarella Lasagna
Pepper & Saffron Puree’ | Jimmy Nardello Relish | Finocchiona
Parsley 

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon 
Rockpile 
– Paired With –
Grilled Hanger Steak with Gremolata 
Yukon Gold & Black Truffle Mousseline | Red Wien Braised Cabbage  Chanterelles | Beef Demiglace 

2022 Port
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta 
Blackberry Gelee | Chocolate Crumble