CalStar Cellars Wine Dinner w/Rick Davis TICKET - Saturday, March 14th, 2026 @ 6 PM

A Focused Look at California’s Cool-Climate Coast

Join us for an intimate, seated evening with Rick Davis of CalStar Cellars, featuring a multi-course dinner paired with hand-crafted wines from California’s North and Central Coast. This thoughtfully paced experience explores how vineyard site, elevation, and coastal influence shape structure, aromatics, and longevity... with Pinot Noir as the through line.

Event Snapshot

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM Reception | 6:30 PM Seated Dinner
• Location: La Cave Cellar Room – Petit Philippe
• Format: Winemaker-led seated dinner
• Guest: Rick Davis, Proprietor & Winemaker
• Chef: Executive Chef Charlie Reid
• Tickets: $135 per guest
• Capacity: Limited to 36 guests
• Includes: Five wines paired with a multi-course menu

The Experience

This dinner offers a rare opportunity to taste across California’s cool-climate coastline in a comparative, table-driven format. Moving from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast to Mendocino and Anderson Valley, the progression highlights how coastal climate and vineyard site shape expression in the glass.

At the heart of the evening is Pinot Noir, tasted across multiple vineyard sources and vintages to reveal subtle differences in structure, texture, and depth. Each wine will be personally introduced by Rick, offering insight into the vineyards, growing seasons, and winemaking decisions behind each bottle.

Chef Charlie Reid will present a menu designed to complement the arc of the wines, allowing each pairing to highlight nuance while reinforcing balance.

This is an evening meant to be savored: paced intentionally, enjoyed communally, and grounded in thoughtful conversation.

Featured Wines

• CalStar Cellars Rosé of Pinot Meunier 2023
  Dry, high-acid Rosé with red currant and mineral lift.

• CalStar Cellars Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024
  Citrus-driven with saline tension and focused texture.

• CalStar Cellars Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019
  Maritime influence with red cherry and balanced oak structure.

• CalStar Cellars ‘Oppenlander Vineyard’ Mendocino Pinot Noir 2020
  Savory, structured, cool-site expression.

• CalStar Cellars ‘Nelson Hill Vineyard’ Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2020
  Ridge-top depth with layered concentration.

Special event pricing will be available exclusively to dinner guests in limited quantities.

Menu & Pairings

Featuring Executive Chef Charlie Reid

Amuse Bouche
Chicken Skin Tuile | Roquefort Mousse | Clover Honey
Paired with Rosé of Pinot Meunier 2023

First Course
Red Snapper Crudo | Meyer Lemon | Green Onion | Bosc Pear | Dill Oil
Paired with Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Second Course
Pan-Roasted Duck Breast | Raspberry Glaze | Vidalia Onion Soubise | Asparagus
Paired with Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Third Course
Braised Pork Belly | Carnitas Reduction | Pickled Radishes | Forbidden Rice
Paired with Oppenlander Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

Fourth Course
Charcoal-Crusted Beef Tenderloin | Mushroom Duxelles | Red Wine Reduction | Braised Leeks
Paired with Nelson Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

About Rick Davis & CalStar Cellars

Founded in 2001, CalStar Cellars reflects Rick Davis’s long-standing commitment to balanced, site-driven winemaking. With roots in soil science and hands-on cellar experience, Rick’s approach is grounded in understanding how vineyard character expresses itself through careful, restrained winemaking.

Rather than focusing on estate ownership, CalStar partners with growers across Northern California’s coastal regions, selecting vineyards that offer distinctive structure and sense of place. Pinot Noir sits at the center of the portfolio, offering a lens into how climate, elevation, and soil influence nuance.

In the cellar, extraction is measured, oak is supportive rather than dominant, and clarity is the goal. The resulting wines emphasize freshness, detail, and harmony — wines designed not to overwhelm, but to reward attention.

Why We’re Excited

CalStar represents the kind of producer we love to champion: subtly expressive, deeply site-focused, and built around wines that belong at the table. This dinner is a rare opportunity to taste multiple coastal appellations side by side, guided by the winemaker himself, in an intimate setting designed for comparison.

Important Details

Tickets are limited to 36 guests.
Tickets are non-refundable after Monday, March 9.

We look forward to sharing an unforgettable evening of exceptional food and cool-climate California wines!