Four-Course Feast Featuring Champagne, Clos Rougeard, and Puligny-Montrachet Highlights the October 22 Event
Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar is inviting guests to indulge in an evening of rare vintages and fine dining at its “Drink the Cellar” dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. The event, held at the restaurant’s Santa Monica location on 1314 Seventh Street, will feature a four-course menu crafted by Executive Chef Wesley Barden and paired with some of the most sought-after bottles from Esters’ private cellar.
The intimate dinner is designed for serious wine lovers, with pairings that highlight the craftsmanship of both the kitchen and the cellar. Guests will start the evening with a melted leek tart topped with Osetra caviar, complemented by a 2013 Henriot “Cuvée Hemera” Champagne, before moving into seared goose liver and bluefin tuna crudo served alongside Keller Riesling “Kirschspiel” 2020 from Germany’s Rheinhessen region.
The main course — roasted duck breast with rainbow chard, turnips, and quince in a savory jus — will be paired with the 2017 Clos Rougeard “Le Clos” Saumur-Champigny from France’s Loire Valley, a coveted vintage known for its depth and finesse. The meal concludes with a La Tur and glazed persimmon dessert, matched with Domaine des Comtes Lafon “Les Charmes” 1er Cru Puligny-Montrachet 2020, a Burgundy standout prized for its balance and elegance.
Hosts Kathryn and Randall, Esters’ co-owners and longtime curators of the restaurant’s acclaimed wine program, will be opening cellar bottles to pair with the night’s menu. Tickets for this very special event are available at Resy.
