Winemaker Dinner with Balleto Vineyards

Save the date for March 27 at 6pm! Tessora’s we will be hosting with Malia from Balletto Vineyard to bring you an outstanding 5 course dinner event.

All Balletto Vineyards wines are grown and produced at the Balletto Estate Vineyard in Russian River Valley, one of California’s oldest and continuous wine growing regions. From planting the vines and harvesting the grapes to producing and bottling the wines, everything is done on-site.

$95 per person (gratuity and tax not included) Special prices on wine bottles will be offered during the event. Discounts will be extended to Tessora's Wine Club members.

Winemaker Dinner Menu

1st Course-Amuse Bouche

Mini Mascarpone and Chive Quiche with a Chili Apricot Glaze

Served with a 2023 Russian River Valley “Estate” Gewürztraminer

2nd Course-Appetizer

Crispy Calamari with Miso Lime Aioli

Served with a 2022 Russian River Valley “Estate” Pinot Gris

3rd Course-Salad

Spinach and Toasted Couscous Salad with Bacon Bits and a Blueberry Vinaigrette

Served with a 2020 Russian River Valley “Estate” Pinot

4th Course-Main Course

Lamb and Eggplant Moussaka with Gouda Bechamel and Smashed Pesto Chickpeas

Served with a 2021 Russian River Valley “Estate” Zinfandel

5th Course-Dessert

Nutmeg scented pears on an Almond Graham Crumble with a Browned Butter Ice Cream topped with a Butterscotch Sauce

Served with a 2022 Russian River Valley “Estate” (no-Oak) Chardonnay

Also fun prizes and some special giveaways!

Email tessoras@gmail.com or call 408-626-7711 to RSVP.

About Balleto Vineyards

100% Estate Grown and Estate bottled, Balletto grows grapes where they are meant to thrive. They are farmers and they farm hard. There are no shortcuts and the wine shows it.

Balletto Vineyards started back in 1977 as a vegetable farm. After numerous challenges over the years the Balletto family took a chance on grape growing. Nearly 60 years later, Balletto Vineyards is one of the finest Vineyards in Russian River Valley.