Enjoy Celebrated Central Coast Wines, Including a 100-Point Red Blend
Socalo, the acclaimed Mexican restaurant from celebrity chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, will partner with Pali Wine Co. to host an exclusive wine dinner celebrating the winery’s 20th anniversary.
The event will take place on Thursday, May 1, at 7:00 p.m. at Socalo, located at 1920 Santa Monica Boulevard. Guests can expect an elegant evening of fine wine and cuisine, featuring a delectable five-course menu curated by Socalo’s Executive Chef Raul Plasencia, paired with a selection of wines from the Santa Barbara-based winery.
Founded by wine enthusiasts Tim Perr and Scott Knight, Pali Wine Co. has built a reputation for producing high-quality, small-batch wines from California’s Central Coast. The dinner will highlight several of their celebrated varietals, including selections from their “Wild Series.”
Attendees will be welcomed with a glass of Pali Vineyard’s Sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir before moving into a carefully crafted tasting menu that includes the following dishes.
Kanpachi Crudo
peperonata, shiso pistou, red chile crisp
2023 ‘Wild Series’ Skin-Contact White Wine
Veggie Tostada
huitlacoche, king trumpet mushroom, parsnip, peas,
avocado mousse, cascabel sesame salsa macha
2023 ‘Wild Series’ Chardonnay
Oven Roasted Quail
prickly pear salsa, root veggies
2022 ‘Riviera’ Pinot Noir
Lamb Leg Roulade
stuffed with pine nuts, currants, and mushrooms,
salsa verde, greens, squash
2020 Red Wine Blend
And finally for dessert:
Barcelona Chocolate Cake
whipped espresso cream
Tickets for the event are priced at $99 and include the full tasting experience. You can purchase tickets on Tock. On-site hotel parking and street parking will be available for guests.
