May 2024 Joel Gott Wine Dinner
May
30
6:00 PM18:00

May 2024 Joel Gott Wine Dinner

Joel Gott Wines are food friendly, complex and elegant wines, made using the best fruit from California, Oregon and Washington. Join us Thursday, May 30, 2024 for this very delicious six course wine dinner prepared by Wine Down's Executive Chef, Wilbur Cox Jr, paired with an outstanding Joel Gott wine portfolio

Expect a fun dining experience, great conversation, fun giveaways and a relaxing evening learning about great wine and food!We are so excited for this dinner and cannot wait to experience it together! This evening is $85 per person (+ tax) and will include six-courses and all wine pairings. We cannot wait to spend this fun night together!

FIRST
“Early Summer In Maryland”  charred pickled okra, corn remoulade, Maryland style crab salad
-2017 Oregon Pinot Gris

SECOND
“The Cheese-less Grilled Cheese” sous vide local egg yolk, toasted brioche, cajun caviar, chive, sea salt
-2017 California Sauvignon Blanc 

THIRD
“If it Grows Together, It Goes Together” sweet corn ravioli, buttered corn puree, preserved blueberries, marigold
-2009 Monterey Chardonnay

FOURTH
“You Are What You Eat” venison terrine, blackberry, nasturtium, maple mustard 
-2017 California Zinfandel

FIFTH
“Not Your Average Cook-Out”  BBQ braised pork belly, peanut “baked beans”, root vegetable cole slaw
-2016 “815” Cabernet

SIXTH
“Dessert is Not a Meal; It’s a Moment” cherry clafoutis, dark cherries, butter tart, sweet cream
-2021 Washington Red Blend

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April 2024 Orin Swift Wine Dinner
Apr
25
6:00 PM18:00

April 2024 Orin Swift Wine Dinner

A symphony of flavors awaits at this month’s very special Orin Swift Wine Dinner on April 25, 2024. Enjoy six amazing courses prepared by Wine Down's Executive Chef, Wilbur Cox Jr, paired with an outstanding Orin Swift wine portfolio - Papillon, Mannequin, 8 Years in the Desert, Slander, Machete and Palermo. Expect an intimate dining experience, great conversation, fun giveaways and a relaxing evening learning about great wine and food!

We are so excited for this dinner and cannot wait to experience it together! This evening is $145 per person (+ tax) and will include six-courses and all wine pairings. We know this will be a crowd favorite so be sure to get your tickets ASAP!

FIRST

  • Shaved Spring Asparagus – Crispy Benton’s Ham, Soft Boiled Egg, Watercress, Black Truffle Vinaigrette

  • Papillon Red, 2021 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot)

SECOND

  • Hokkaido Sea Scallop – Sweet Pea Risotto, Preserved Lemon, Pea Shoots, Radish

  • Mannequin Chardonnay, 2021

THIRD

  • Oyster & Pearls – Butter Poached Gulf Oysters, House Made Tagliatelle, Trout Roe, Butter Sauce, House Made Bottarga

  • 8 Years In The Desert, California, 2022 (Zinfandel, Syrah, Petit Syrah, Grenache)

FOURTH

  • Duck Breast – Beluga Lentils, Strawberry Agrodolce, English Peas, Crispy Duck Skin

  • Slander Pinot Noir, 2022

FIFTH

  • Prime Rib Eye – Wild Mushroom Rub, Cambozola Spoon Bread, Appalachian Worcestershire, Crispy Horse Radish

  • Machete Red, Napa Valley, 2020 (Petit Sirah, Syrah, Grenache)

SIXTH

  • Chef Jake’s Japanese Cheesecake – First of the Season Strawberries, Shaved Bitter Chocolate

  • Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2021

*ingredients are subject to change due to availability

Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space. No refunds for cancellations after 4/19/24.

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February 2024 Italian Wine Dinner
Feb
29
6:00 PM18:00

February 2024 Italian Wine Dinner

Let's celebrate Leap Year with our first Wine Dinner of 2024!!! Join us for our February Italian Wine Dinner on February 29th at 6pm! This time, we are going to mix it up a bit with multiple different wineries to pair perfectly with an amazing Italian feast created by our Executive Chef, Wilbur Cox.

This evening is $100 per person (+ tax) and will include six-courses and all wine pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today!

PRIMO

  • Scallop Crudo - winter citrus, fennel, pistachio, chili

  • Freixenet Prosecco

SECONDO

  • Prime New York Strip Carpaccio - almond “salsa di noci”, caper, blood orange, toast

  • Soave Pieropan

TERZO

  • Tuna Conserva - green garbanzo, preserved tomato, white anchovy, citrus, herbs

  • Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio

QUARTO

  • Fresh Ricotta Agnolotti - tart cherry, black pepper, saba vinegar, chervil

  • Castello Banfi Centine Toscana Red Blend

QUINTO

  • Braised Octopus - gemelli pasta, red wine tomato sauce, bone marrow, cerignola olive

  • Allegrini Valpolicella

SESTO

  • House Made Flat Bread - vanilla mascarpone, roasted pear, watercress

  • Barone Montalto Sicilia Nero d’Avola/Cab

*ingredients are subject to change due to availability

Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space. No refunds for cancellations after 2/23/24.

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Nov
30
6:00 PM18:00

November 2023 Wine Dinner featuring King Estate Vineyard

It is that time again!!! Join us for our November Wine Dinner on November 30th at 6pm featuring King Estate Vineyard! These very special wines are crafted with an artisanal style that celebrates the unique characteristics of the Pacific Northwest, sustainably grown and thoughtfully produced.

This evening is $95 per person (+ tax) will include six-courses from Executive Chef, Wilbur Cox and all wine pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today! You can buy your tickets securely online or in person at Wine Down Bistro or Neighbor of Wine Down.

FIRST

  • Poached Pear with “Ginger Bread”, duck bacon, frisee & hazelnut

  • 2021 Willamette Valley Chardonnay

SECOND

  • Wild Striped Bass Ceviche with avocado & pickled papaya

  • 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris

THIRD

  • Duck Leg Confit with spaghetti squash “carbonara”

  • 2016 Willamette Valley Domain Pinot Noir

FOURTH

  • Crispy Pork Belly with spiced apple cider glaze

  • 2018 Next, Columbia Valley Red Blend

FIFTH

  • Braised Beef Lengua Ragout with gemelli pasta, local goat cheese, cured egg yolk

  • 2018 The Soldier, Columbia Valley Cabernet

SIXTH

  • Fresh ricotta, honey, dried fruit

  • 2021 Willamette Valley Rosé of Pinot Noir

*ingredients are subject to change due to availability

Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space. No refunds for cancellations after 11/24/23.

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Oct
27
7:00 PM19:00

October 2023 Wine Down Halloween Tequila Dinner

This month we’re back with another spirits dinner! This one will feature Tequila and Mezcal from Grand Centennario, 1800 and Sombres! This will be another fun-filled, five course tasting dinner that will feature 5 different spirits along with hand crafted cocktails created by our very own mixologist Chelsey Washburn paired with delicious bites from Chef Wilbur Cox!

Since this will be close to Halloween we encourage guests, as well as our staff, to dress up (optional) for costume contest giveaways and plenty other fun gifts for all who join us!

This will be our first Friday night dinner so we hope you are all able to come and relax knowing you don’t have to work the next day 😉

This dinner is $90 per person + tax and includes all pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today! You can buy your tickets securely online or in person at Wine Down Bistro or Neighbor of Wine Down.

FIRST

  • Shrimp Ceviche - salsa aguacate, citrus, cilantro, chips

  • "Blood Disco" - Grand Centennario Plata Blanca, Cointreau, blood orange, lime juice, Sprite, edible glitter

SECOND

  • Quesadilla De Huitlacoche - queso chihuahua, salsa roja picante, onions, cilantro

  • “Scarecrow” - Grand Centennario Reposado, Grand Marnier, fresh apple cider, lime juice, cinnamon simple syrup

THIRD

  • Veal Short Rib Torta “Birria Style” - bolillo bread, refried beans, cheese, lettuce, crema, chili de arbol , braising liquid for dipping

  • “Shapeshifter” - Sombres Mezcal, Giffard Creme de Mure, lime juice, blackberry syrup, ginger beer

FOURTH

  • Mole Braised Lengua - mole verde, queso cotija, epazote

  • “Ghost Note” - Grand Centennario Reposado, orange juice, honey, vanilla simple, sparkling wine

FIFTH

  • Tres Leches Cake - whipped cream, Abuelita

  • “Polyjuice” - Grand Centennario Plata Blanco, Cointreau, cold brew, chocolate simple syrup & shavings, orange zest

Each guest will also receive a flight of the following:

  • Grand Centennario Plata Blanca

  • Grand Centennario Reposado

  • Grand Centennario Leyenda Anejo

  • 1800 Cristalino

  • Sombres Mezcal

*ingredients are subject to change due to availability

Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space. No refunds for cancellations after 10/23/23.

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Aug
31
6:00 PM18:00

August 2023 Wine Down Dinner featuring Nelson Bros. Whiskey

This month we’re back and we’re changing it up a bit! We’ll be doing a series of spirits dinners for a few months. We’d love for you to join us for a special dinner with Nelson Bros. Whiskey out of Nashville! This will be a fun-filled, five course tasting dinner that will feature 5 different expressions of their whiskey along with hand crafted cocktails created by our very own mixologist Chelsey Washburn paired with delicious bites from Chef Wilbur Cox! There will be bottle giveaways as well as prizes and an interesting education on the evolution of Nelson Bros. Whiskey! Don’t worry, the wine dinners will continue, but we wanted to highlight a few of our favorite spirits as well. We know you’ll love them the same! We look forward to seeing you on the 31st!

This dinner is $85 per person + tax and includes all pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today! You can buy your tickets securely online or in person at Wine Down Bistro or Neighbor of Wine Down.

FIRST

  • House Cured Candied Bacon - pecan, black pepper

  • “Antiquated” - Nelson’s Greenbrier, Simple Syrup, Orange & Cherry Bitters, Muddled Orange and Amarena Cherries

SECOND

  • Mini Muffuletta Sandwich - garlic aioli, green olive salad

  • “Volunteer Boulevard” - Nelson’s Greenbrier, Campari, Simple Syrup, Lo-Fi Sweet Vermouth, Blood Orange, Sparkling Water 

THIRD

  • Polenta - strawberry sofrito and local goat cheese

  • “Porch Swing” - Nelson’s Greenbrier, Lemonade, Fresh Strawberry & Shrub, Basil, Sparkling Wine 

FOURTH

  • Spiced Porridge with Foie Gras - amarena cherries, smoked maple syrup

  • “TN Mimosa” - Nelson Greenbrier, Smoked Maple Simple, Fresh Orange Juice, Blood Orange Syrup, Ginger Beer 

FIFTH

  • Salted Chocolate Pavé - burnt marshmallow, vanilla ice cream, espresso syrup

  • “Mean Mug Moonshine” - Nelson’s Greenbrier, Liquor 43 Chocolate Liqueur, Mean Mug Cold Brew, Chocolate Bitters, Cold Brew Ice Cube

*ingredients are subject to change due to availability

Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space. No refunds for cancellations after 8/26/23.

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Jun
29
6:00 PM18:00

June 2023 Wine Dinner featuring Prisoner Wine Company

We are back with a very exciting June Wine Dinner! Join us on June 29th at 6pm for our six-course wine dinner featuring Prisoner Wine Company. These amazing wines will be paired perfectly with our amazing menu from Executive Chef, Wilbur Cox.

This dinner is $90 per person + tax and includes all wine pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today! You can buy your tickets securely online or in person at Wine Down Bistro or Neighbor of Wine Down.

FIRST

  • Prime Beef Tartare - house made rye bread miso, garlic, caper berry, quail egg yolk, toast

  • Saldo Chenin Blanc

SECOND

  • Grilled Quail Citrus Salad with caramelized white chocolate

  • DAOU Sauvignon Blanc

THIRD

  • Watermelon-Glazed Pork Sticky Ribs - black sesame, green onion, pickled watermelon rind

  • The Prisoner Red Blend

FOURTH

  • Maryland Style Crab Claw Roll - herbs and citrus, martin's potato bun, “UTZ“ style crab chips

  • The Prisoner Pinot Noir

FIFTH

  • Venison Spaghetti Bolognese - morita chili, heirloom tomato, radish, gjetost cheese

  • The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon

SIXTH

  • Watermelon Sorbet - sweet corn cookie, aged balsamic

  • Unshackled Rosé

*ingredients are subject to change due to availability

Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space. No refunds for cancellations after 6/23/23.

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May
10
6:00 PM18:00

May 2023 Wine Dinner featuring DAOU Vineyards

It is that time again!!! Join us for our May Wine Dinner on May 10th at 6pm featuring DAOU Vineyards! The makers of these wines have such strong ties to family, especially the women in their lives and we felt this would be a perfect way for you to celebrate Mother’s Day with the special women in your lives.

This evening is $90 per person (+ tax) will include six-courses from Executive Chef, Wilbur Cox and all wine pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today! You can buy your tickets securely online or in person at Wine Down Bistro or Neighbor of Wine Down.

FIRST

  • Florida Grouper Ceviche with lime. cilantro & avocado

  • DAOU Rosé

SECOND

  • Grilled Quail Citrus Salad with caramelized white chocolate

  • DAOU Sauvignon Blanc

THIRD

  • Steel Head Trout with beluga lentils, goose berry “salsa verde”

  • DAOU Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

FOURTH

  • Seared Scallops with vanilla braised corn, green tomato chow chow

  • DAOU Bodyguard Chardonnay

FIFTH

  • Braised Beef Cheeks with macerated berries, bitter chocolate, braising reduction

  • DAOU Bodyguard Red Blend

SIXTH

  • Vanilla Ice Cream with strawberries, Thai basil, fresno chili “syrup"

  • DAOU Reserve Cabernet

*ingredients are subject to change due to availability

Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space. No refunds for cancellations after 5/5/23.

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April 2023 Wine Dinner featuring JUSTIN Vineyards & Landmark Winery
Apr
13
6:00 PM18:00

April 2023 Wine Dinner featuring JUSTIN Vineyards & Landmark Winery

One of our favorite times of the month is here again! Our April Wine Dinner on April 13th at 6pm will feature JUSTIN Vineyards from Paso Robles & Landmark Winery from Sonoma Valley! This evening will include six-courses from Executive Chef, Wilbur Cox.

This dinner is $90 per person + tax and includes all wine pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today! You can buy your tickets securely online or in person at Wine Down Bistro or Neighbor of Wine Down.

FIRST

  • Rabbit Terrine - apple & onion mostarda, parsley and radishes, baguette

  • Landmark Chardonnay, Sonoma County

SECOND

  • Savory Local Bacon Flan - first of the year shelling beans, wild mushrooms, green garlic, confit egg yolk

  • Landmark Pinot Noir, Overlook

THIRD

  • Smoked Corn Pierogi - first of the year Florida sweet corn, black truffle beurre blanc, pecorino

  • Justin Sauvignon Blanc, Central Coast

FOURTH

  • Confit Pork Belly - Asian pear, fresno chili marmalade, Thai basil

  • Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

FIFTH

  • Braised Lamb Shank - eggplant ghee, green chickpeas, chermoula

  • Justin “Isosceles” Red Blend, Paso Robles

SIXTH

  • White Chocolate Bread Pudding - strawberry-rhubarb chutney, black pepper ice cream

  • JNSQ Rosé Cru, California

*ingredients are subject to change due to availability

Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space. No refunds for cancellations after 4/10/23.

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Mar
1
6:00 PM18:00

March 2023 Wine Dinner featuring J. Lohr

We are very excited for our March Wine Dinner on March 1st at 6pm that will include a six-course meal featuring J. Lohr family vineyards. "Growing grapes for over 50 years, this family vineyard main focus on achieving the best possible flavors in our wines begins with careful stewardship of the land. We take this tenet to heart in the management of our 3,700 acres of estate vineyards, located predominantly along California’s acclaimed Central Coast." These amazing wines will be paired perfectly with our amazing menu from Executive Chef, Wilbur Cox.

This dinner is $80 per person + tax and includes all wine pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today!   You can buy your tickets securely online or in person at Wine Down Bistro or Neighbor of Wine Down.

FIRST
Yellow Fin Tuna - winter citrus, preserved tomato, caper berry, saffron
Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc

SECOND
Seared Diver Scallop - green papaya salad, blue lip mussel emulsion
October Night Chardonnay 

THIRD
Smoked Duck Agnolotti - sour cherry, pistachio, orange butter sauce
Pure Paso Proprietary Red

FOURTH
Ricotta Gnocchi Carbonara - sous vide egg, house made pancetta chip, pecorino, herbs
Wildflower Valdiguie

FIFTH
Braised Veal Short Rib - Robuchon potatoes, braised plums, braising reduction
Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 

SIXTH
Surprise finale pairing!

*Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space.

*No refunds for cancellations 72 hours before event.

If you have any questions, please email georgia@winedownbistro.com

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Feb
7
6:30 PM18:30

Mollydooker Wine Dinner

Please join us for a very special February Wine Dinner! This evening will be complete with a 5-course dinner, wine pairings, an education in both food and drink and an opportunity to purchase these wines and a great price at the dinner! Mollydooker is an amazing winery from Australia. If you have never gotten the opportunity to try some of their juice, here is your chance. Taste some wines that have never been at Wine Down before.

This dinner is $90 per person + tax and includes all wine pairings. This is sure to fill up quick, so get your tickets today!   You can buy your tickets securely online or in person at Wine Down Bistro.

FIRST
Battle Creek Oyster – house made barrel aged hot sauce sorbet, finger lime
Volpato Spritz - The Maitre D’ Cabernet, Nardini L’ Amaro Liquore, Pellegrino, orange peel

SECOND
Ora King Salmon - sunchoke, buddhas hand, truffle sauce, herbs 
The Scooter Merlot

THIRD
Jurgielewicz Duck Breast - bacon wrapped, date & chestnut stuffed, sunflower seed risotto, gooseberry
ricotta polenta cake, pan seared spring vegetables, meyer lemon-shallot vinaigrette
Two Left Feet Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Blend

FOURTH
Prime Rib Eye - Lions Mane mushroom, confit garlic smashed fingerling potatoes, bone marrow croquette, pickled pearl onion, house made Worcestershire sauce
The Blue-Eyed Boy Shiraz 

FIFTH
Desperation Pie - butter pecan ice cream, candies pecans and their syrup
Carnival of Love Shiraz

*Due to the limited space, parties may be sat together to maximize space.

*No refunds for cancellations 72 hours before event.

If you have any questions, please email georgia@winedownbistro.com

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