9/25/26 - Laurel Glen Wine Dinner with Bettina Sichel

Laurel Glen Wine Dinner 

with Bettina Sichel

Friday, September 25th 2026 

6:30pm

High on Sonoma Mountain, the 14 acre Laurel Glen vineyard has been producing some of California’s best Cabernet Sauvignon for more than four decades. First planted to Cabernet in 1968, the vineyard today is planted entirely to the Laurel Glen clone, a genetically distinct Cabernet Sauvignon recognized by UC Davis and particularly well suited to the cooler conditions of Sonoma in general and Sonoma Mountain in particular.

Much of Sonoma is too cool to make great Cabernet Sauvignon, but Bettina’s vineyard is so high up the mountain that it’s above the fog line. This gives the vines the sunshine they need, while the altitude provides the cool nights and extended growing season the Cabernet needs. The wines are terrific.

We’re going to be pouring some great wines at this dinner but we’re especially excited to reach into the library and pull out the 2013 Estate Cabernet to pour along with the 2019. Did we mention the wines age remarkably well? It’s no exaggeration to say: The Best Sonoma Cabernet we’ve ever had.

Menu

Hors d’Oeuvres
Laurel Glen Riesling

New England Style Clam Chowder with Cockles
Laurel Glen ‘Blanc Slate’ Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Polenta Gnocchi with Guanciale & Sage
Laurel Glen ‘Counterpoint’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Roasted Duck Breast
Duck Confit & Leek Tart • Applejack-Preserved Cherries
Laurel Glen ‘Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Laurel Glen ‘Estate’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Apple Cobbler
Brown Butter Streusel • Spiced Cinnamon & Vanilla Ice Cream

$179.95 per person (plus tax & gratuity)

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$50 deposit will go towards the Final Dinner Bill