Inspired by our desire to nurture people through food and wine, each month we host an intimate multicourse dinner in our modern farmhouse tasting room. This evening’s one-of-a-kind dining experience features wines from one of the most exclusive in Napa Valley, Diamond Mountain Vineyards, formally Constant Vineyards.
Defiance Ridge Vineyards owner, Chuck Gillentine, met Freddie Constant in 2010 and built a relationship with him, purchasing Cabernet and Syrah. After his passing, he was able to continue the relationship with their new winemaker Kevin Vecchiarelli. Drawing on nearly 30 years in the wine industry and as a California native, Kevin believes that extraordinary wines capture the vineyard site and its unique characteristics. Identifying particular attributes that require each vineyard site to be farmed differently, tailored to express the perfect balance of canopy and yield with just the right amount of stress. His inspiration to further express terroir winemaking utilizes his analytical eye and artistry of blending to quench his passion for creating that perfect wine.
While pursuing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Kevin was recognized by Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars for his groundbreaking research of isolating umami compounds found in wine. That deep dive into the chemical makeup of wine led him to Napa Valley in 2000 to begin his career at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, followed by 17 years at Grgich Hills Estate as the Assistant Winemaker. Determined to craft wines that were precise and focused, Kevin was hired as Associate Winemaker for CIRQ/Browne Family Wines but soon after was given the opportunity of Estate Winemaker at Diamond Mountain Vineyard.
The estate winery is located on the peak of Diamond Mountain that straddles the Mayacamas Napa/Sonoma county line at 2200’ elevation. Planted with 45 acres of mostly Bordeaux varietals, Diamond Mountain Vineyards selects just the best blocks each harvest for wines that beautifully highlight the unique microclimate and volcanic soil of Diamond Mountain.
5-course Tasting Menu with Wine Flight: $225 per person (includes gratuity, not tax)
Arrival Time: 6:00 PM
Dinner Served: 6:30 PM
Limited seating. Reservations and tickets required
Tickets available below
If you would like to make a seating request, please do so in the comment section when purchasing tickets
MENU
FIRST COURSE
Seared Salmon & Arugula Salad
Served with 2021 Chardonnay
SECOND COURSE
Grilled Quail
Served with 2017 The Peak (63% Syrah, 34% Cab Franc, 3% Cab Sauv)
THIRD COURSE
Roasted Lamb Chops and Brussel Sprouts
Served with 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
FOURTH COURSE
Beef en Croute
Served with 2018 Claret
FIFTH COURSE
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Served with 2017 Syrah Queen of Diamonds
