Secret Wine Bar Event: Multi-Course Wine Pairing Dinner

Join us for another special ticketed event at the Secret Wine Bar—a creatively delicious communal wine pairing dinner lovingly prepared by Resident Chef Cynthia Bloebaum, with wines thoughtfully curated by Master Sommelier David Glancy to challenge your assumptions.

David will guide us through a 3-course group dining experience as we gather together at one long community table. Each dish will be presented with two contrasting wines, with plenty of time to connect with old friends and new ones along the way. Which wine do you prefer? Can you tell which is which? Which pairing makes the dish shine? Do we all agree?

Come taste, compare and discover your favorite wines and pairings while enjoying the stories behind every glass. Check the session details for the theme of our next dinner.

Menu & Pairings
Champagne vs Still Wines
October 24th

(v) = vegetarian options available with 48 hour advanced request

Welcome Bites

Fromage Fort Toasts
This bistro favorite is a mixture of cheeses with white wine, shallot, tarragon, thyme and other savory herbs - the equivalent of an easy to eat French Onion Soup topping!

Optional Brut Champagne ~ available by the glass

1st Course 

Bay Scallops with Caper Butter
Another classic appetizer from casual French restaurants close to the sea.

(v) Poached Belgian Endive with Caper Butter
Whole heads of Endive are slowly simmered in vegetable stock as a delicious alternative to scallops

Ultra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
vs
New World Chardonnay

2nd Course 

Coq Au Vin with wild mushrooms, mashed root vegetables, fennel and leek confit
This is one of the world’s best chicken stews.  Chicken breasts and thighs are braised with bacon, pearl onions, chunky mushrooms and a rich pinot noir sauce.

(v) Roasted Portobello, pinot noir wine sauce, mashed root vegetables, fennel and leek confit
This is the vegetarian version of coq au vin; substituting the chicken for a succulent portobello with pearl onions and chunky mushrooms.

Brut Rose Vintage Champagne
vs
New World Pinot Noir

Dessert Course

Angel Food Cake, Berry Compote, whipped creme fraiche
This classic is a delightful compliment to our dessert wines of choice.

Demi-sec Champagne
vs
California Moscato 

Optional Cheese Course (before or after event):

Triple Cream Chaource, Ossau Iraty Sheep, Cherry Relish, Thyme Hazelnuts, Brioche slice

Optional Brut Champagne ~ available by the glass

Cost to Attend

Cost for this 3 course / 6 wine group dining experience led by Master Sommelier David Glancy is $165pp plus tax and gratuity.  Optional welcome bubbles and cheese course with pairings will be available enhancements to your evening

This Reservation Page collects a $25 non refundable deposit to secure your seat. We'll apply the deposit and collect your final bill at the end of the evening.

• 3 Course Meal Prepared by Resident Chef, Cynthia Bloebaum
• 2 Wine Pairings Per Course by Master Sommelier David Glancy
• Optional Cheese Course Add On
• Optional Welcome Bubbles Add On

Guests inside San Francisco Wine School must be at least 21 years of age.  Bottles to go are available to take home at each event.