WINE DINNER

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

MARRAKESH COUNTRY CLUB

PRIVATE CLUBHOUSE

47000 Marrakesh Drive

Palm Desert, CA

Tickets 

$125.00 per person - Winewomen PSP Members

$135.00 per person - Non-Winewomen Members

Bring your friends or your favorite date!

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Desert Evening

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Kathleen at 760.880.5010

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R E C E P T I O N 

CHEF GIOVANNI'S TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS

Chard, Octopus & Potato

Mushroom Arancinette

Bruschetta

burrata | tomato | basil

Meatballs with Provolone

marinara

 La Mesma "INDI" Gavi di Gavi DOCG 2020

WINE DINNER

FIRST COURSE

Branzino Crudo with Caponata "Agrodolce" + Citrus Sea Salt

thin-sliced branzino dressed with lemon, a touch of olive oil

and Sicilian style Caponata of eggplant | celery | capers

Tocco Vini "TRE MEZZO" Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC 2024

Why it works: saline/mineral + high acidity echoes the sea,

cuts through olive oil, and “refreshes” the sweet-sour caponata.

SECOND COURSE

Risotto Cacio e Pepe

arborio rice | pecorino romano | black pepper

wagyu carpaccio | uni aioli

Tocco Vini "Capostazione" Pecorino IGT 2024

Why it works: The Capostazione Pecorino brings weight and freshness,its tropical fruit notes

brighten the peppery, cheese-driven risotto and help reset the palate after each creamy bite. The

wine's almond-tinged savoriness echoes the umami of uni and the sweet, delicate fat of

Japanese wagyu, finishing crisp enough to keep everything feeling balanced rather than heavy

THIRD COURSE

Red Wine Braised Lamb Shank

rosemary gremolata | creamy polenta

Tocco Vini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2022

Why it works: dark cherry/plum character and savory spice

standup to slow-braised lamb and deepen the sauce.

DOLCI OF COURSE!

Strawberry-Basil Panna Cotta

silky panna cotta topped with fresh berries

with basil and a balsamic reduction

Tocco Vini "Capostazione" Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC 2024

Why it works: berry-on-berry pairing, and the dessert’s restrained

sweetness helps a vibrant Cerasuolo taste even more juicy.

freshly brewed coffee and assorted hot tea

Menu Created By

Giovanni Spataro

Executive Chef

CHEF GIOVANNI SPATARO

Marrakesh Country Club's Executive Chef Giovanni Spataro is an ambassador of Italian cuisine. He has honed his skills in some of the finest restaurants in Italy, London, and the United States. Hailing from Italy, Chef Giovanni appreciates genuine and delicate flavors, and loves tradition. Born and raised in Palermo, Sicily, Chef Giovanni Spataro’s passion for food started at a young age. Growing up in a country and family where food was celebrated as one of life’s most important pleasures, Spataro was naturally drawn to the culinary arts. After graduating from Convitto Nazionale di Palermo, Spataro began working in fine dining restaurants in Sicily including Cortile Pepe in Cefalu. To continue improving and crafting his culinary expertise, Spataro moved to London to work as head chef at Boma Restaurant and later to Miami, Florida as executive chef at the Cadillac Hotel by Marriott. California called next, and after relocating with his family to Los Angeles, Spataro became executive restaurant chef at The Beverly Hilton and enjoyed collaborating on high profile events including the Golden Globes. Before moving to the beautiful Coachella Valley he was the Chef de Cuisine of Culina Ristorante + Caffé at Four Season Hotel in Beverly Hills.

OUR EVENING' S WINES HOSTED BY

About Us

Tocco Vini is the brainchild of our father, Enisio, who established the company in 1981. We – Lorenzo and Danilo – have helped him since we were young. Landscapes and fragrances linger in our memories more than hard work. That’s how we were captivated by the wine industry. After our studies and a few professional experiences in Italy and abroad, we joined our father in Alanno in 2014, adding innovation and our expertise to his knowledge.

We are a young, artisan winery, but, most of all, we are a big family. Yes, because besides the fact that we are a family business, our collaborators were born and raised in Alanno or the surroundings, where they learned how to respect and honour this beautiful land. That’s what it takes to make a wine that tastes like its territory.

Today, our company is organic-certified. Moreover, it can count on over 34 hectares between Alanno, Cugnoli and Pietranico, 20 of which are dedicated to vineyards and the remainder to olive trees.

Philosophy

Life is all about the choices we make.

And we at Tocco Vini have chosen to look after the vineyard passionately because that’s where good wine comes from, harvesting only perfectly ripe and healthy clusters. We have chosen to enhance the value of manual work in the vineyard and the winery to respect the land to which we owe our identity and personality.

We have chosen to handle every vintage in the best way possible.

It’s the wine that tells us what to do and how.

We at Tocco Vini have chosen to make an authentic wine that reflects the land it comes from long ago.

We have chosen to love what we do, providing only wines we would enjoy having on our table.

MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST

GEORGE TITA

Tanaro River Imports was founded by George Tita and a group of friends and family. George has led the effort of growing Tanaro from the original 3 producers in 2008 to nearly 40 at the start of 2026. 

George holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in Public Policy and has been on the faculty at the University of California, Irvine for the last 26 years. His research focus on violence reduction strategies and addressing the need for affordable housing.  

Based in Irvine, Tanaro River Imports is drawn towards importing smaller family-owned estates that exemplify the ideals of responsible viticulture. Many of their producers go beyond the environmental practices we associate with sustainability (e.g., organic, biodynamic, regenerative agriculture) in order to make a broader social impact.

All of their producers share the belief that great wines are those that remain true to the characteristics of the grape and provide a sense of place. In other words, great wine is made in the vineyard, not in the cellar. As on of their producers likes to muse - "My job is take what nature has given us and not screw it up!"

FEBRUARY 2026 WINEWOMEN PSP DINNER

BENEFITS AND CELEBRATES

MISSION STATEMENT

The Joslyn Center provides extensive programs and services for older adults in Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding Coachella Valley communities.

VISION STATEMENT

Leading the way by enhancing the quality of life for older adults.

The Joslyn Center leads the way in the Coachella Valley enhancing the well-being of all adults 50+ through innovative programs and services. Our Nationally Recognized Wellness Center was first to take a holistic approach to wellness among older adults and the first to offer free bi-lingual counseling services to adults in need. We are the only center offering the UCLA Longevity Center Brain Boot Camp program and the National Council on Aging program, Aging Mastery. Our commitment to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is seen throughout our programs, services and outreach to aging adults of all backgrounds and abilities. We help seniors live healthy and fulfilling lives through:

• Friendly social gatherings
• Games with friends
• Health and wellness-centered fitness programs
• Interesting and educational classes
• Nutritious home-delivered meals



www.joslyncenter.org

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