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WINE DINNER
with Special Guest
Craig Miller
Le Vigne Winery
Benefiting
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2025
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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72990 El Paseo #3, Palm Desert, CA
(In the Palms to Pines West Shopping Center)
Tickets
$125.00 per person - Winewomen psp Members
$135.00 per person - Non-Members
Bring your friends or your favorite date!
Attire
Desert Evening
TO RSVP AND PURCHASE TICKETS CALL
Kathleen at 760.880.5010
or inquire at
Kathleen@winewomenpsp.com
PREPAID RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Please Reserve by
Wednesday January 8th
Check out our website
www.winewomenpsp.com
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Reception | Passed Appetizers
Fried Cauliflower
Golden-fried florets served with lemon aioli and smoked paprika
Mushroom Calamari
Crispy oyster mushroom rings, lightly seasoned and served
with a citrus-herb dipping sauce
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Fresh tomato, garlic, and basil on toasted baguette slices
with a drizzle of balsamic reduction
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Fresh ahi tuna tossed with sesame, citrus, and a hint of ginger,
served on crispy wonton chips
Wine Pairing ~ Rosé of Sangiovese 2023, Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles
Crisp and refreshing, with notes of melon and red plum, this rosé perfectly
complements light, flavorful bites.
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WINE DINNER
First Course
Truffle Grilled Romaine Caesar (GF)
Tender hearts of romaine, gently grilled and tossed with an aromatic truffle dressing, topped with aged Parmesan shavings, radish, Spanish boquerones, and herb-infused croutons
Wine Pairing ~ Chardonnay 2021, Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles
Bright and balanced, with notes of kiwi, tangerine, and green apple, its subtle oak
enhances the richness of the truffle dressing and Parmesan
Second Course
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice infused with earthy wild mushrooms, fresh thyme, and Parmesan,
finished with a touch of white truffle oil
Wine Pairing ~ Sangiovese 2021, Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles
Elegant with bright acidity, candied cherry, and hints of cinnamon and wood spice,
this wine harmonizes with the earthy richness of mushrooms
Entrée
Seared Duck Breast (GF)
Succulent duck breast, perfectly seared and served atop a smooth parsnip purée, with broccolini
and carrots. Finished with a blueberry aigre-doux and a rich blueberry pan sauce
Wine Pairing ~ Petite Sirah 2019, Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles
Rich and bold, with dark fruit flavors, cracked pepper, and toasty caramel notes, this wine
pairs beautifully with the savory duck and sweet blueberry elements
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)
Decadent and dense, served with a raspberry coulis and a dusting of cocoa,
highlighting the wine's dark fruit and cocoa notes
Wine Pairing ~ Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles
Lush with ripe huckleberry, cassis, and cocoa powder, its tannins balance the richness
of the chocolate for a satisfying finish
freshly brewed coffee and assorted hot tea
| OUR EVENING' S WINES HOSTED BY | |
The Filippini family history in the Paso Robles area began in the early 1960s when the family of winery owner Sylvia Filippini purchased the property where Le Vigne winery now stands. Hay and cattle were the main commodities until 1982 when the first grapevines were planted. That time was the catalyst for what evolved into the current Paso Robles wine region. Early on, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon were planted to supplement the growing demand of other wine-growing regions like Napa and Sonoma. As the vines matured, growers and winemakers began to see real potential for the area with its unique soils, climate, and coastal influence.
The grapes grown on the estate were highly regarded by local producers and always in demand. Recognizing the quality, the family began making wine with grapes from the property beginning in 1989. Then they built a state-of-the-art winery in 1995 and developed additional vineyards in 1998. They expanded the winery’s varieties to include: Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Franc in addition to the original plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Additionally, small blocks of Grenache, Petite Sirah, Malbec, and Tannat were planted.
Le Vigne Winery is the culmination of a love of food, wine, and family shared by owners Walter and Sylvia Filippini.
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Meet Our Hosts
Charissa Farley-Hay & Bill Hay
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This sleek restaurant and bar is the spot of your wildest dreams if you are seeking a dining experience that strikes a balance between healthy and haute.
Self-descibed "chef groupies," owners Charissa Farley-Hay and Bill Hay have traveled the world seeking innovative cuisine and set out to create a destination restaurant. Helmed by one of Southern Califorinia's hottest female chefs Gladis Lizarraga, this innovative El Paseo spot offers health-consious casual fine dining in a sleek and sexy surrounding.
Dedicated to food that nourishes the body as much as it delights the senses, Wildest's menu celebrates grass-fed meats, wild-caught seafood, and creative plant-based dishes made in house. Guests can pair plates like Wagyu beef or turmeric-glazed cauliflower with selections from Wildest's Wine-Spectator Award-winning wine list and enjoy it all sitting under the stars and listening to live entertainment.
The restaurant's moniker functions on multiple levels, referring to the hip, social environment as well as the commitment to close-to-the-earth cuisine. "We wanted to make good-for-you fabulous and fun" Charissa explains. Wildest's health-conscious casual fine dining concept places the restaurant at the forefront of a growing trend in the culinary world.
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Meet Wildest Executive Chef & Partner Trilby Tatro
Executive Chef Trilby Tatro grew up in the West Hollywood food scene around Wolfgang Puck, Mark Peele, and Nancy Silverton during her mother’s career as a restaurant and celebrity publicist and a maître d’ of the original Spago.
Trilby first discovered her passion cooking plants, but her broad range of culinary skills brought her to the Viceroy Hotel in Palm Springs.
She was thrilled to be the Executive Chef at the Purple Palm in The Colony Palms, designed by world famous architect Martin Lawrence Ballard where she worked with esteemed chefs Greg Stillman, Brian Keiper, and Jeff Armstrong.
The Arrive Hotel, the first ground up hotel built in Palm Springs in over 30 years, recruited Trilby to oversee the build and development of the restaurant from the ground up including kitchen design, cost analysis, and menu development with the owner, Ezra Callahan (the 6th employee ever with Facebook.)
She spent three years running one of the largest banquet kitchens in the desert, the Waldorf Astoria La Quinta where she executed high-capacity events such as Ted Talks, Marine Balls, weddings for high net-worth individuals, and constant corporate events. During the pandemic The Waldorf became a movie and TV production set, and Chef Tatro executed all of the catering for entire seasons of The Bachelorette and Chopped, as well as, multiple movies including the Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles movie, “Don’t Worry Darling”.
Chef Tatro has also been an executive banquet chef at one of the most historic hotels in the US, The Omni Mount Washington in New Hampshire as well as the Omni Rancho Las Palmas. She has assisted Task Force Kitchen Management for both Hilton and Omni Hotel Group at the Mandalay Beach Resort Ventura.
Chef Tatro is excited to bring her experience, and passion to the award-winning Wildest Restaurant.
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OUR JANUARY 2025 WINEWOMEN PSP DINNER
BENEFITS AND CELEBRATES
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