2025 Fall Wine Dinner

We’re delighted to welcome back Chef Rachel Ponce for our signature wine dinner in the cozy charm of our equestrian barn. Inspired by our newest Islay Hill Estate wines, Chef Rachel has crafted a five-course menu that celebrates the rich, vibrant traditions of Mexican cuisine—a thoughtful nod to Día de los Muertos, observed across Latin and Mexican cultures that first November weekend.

Gather with us for an evening of warmth, community, and La Lomita Wines. With seating kept intimate, you’ll enjoy personal stories from our winemaker and owners as each course and pairing is shared. Menu and pairings are listed below:

PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES
2023 Estate Chardonnay (*90 pts Wine Enthusiast)
Pair With || Corn Phyllo Cups. mascarpone. truffle
Pair With || Bacon Wrapped Scallops. applewood. bay scallop.
Pair With || “Charcoal”. squid ink. potato. salt.

SEATED, FAMILY-STYLE
2023 Estate Grenache (*97 pts Wine Enthusiast)
Pair With || Ceviche with catch of the day. black sesame. black garlic. tomato confit. olive. orange.

2022 Pinot Noir (*93 pts Wine Enthusiast)
Pair With || Roasted Root Vegetable with black bean hummus. carrot. parsnip beet. carrot top pesto.

2023 Mirabilis GSM (*94 pts Wine Enthusiast)
Pair With || Iberico Pork Tenderloin with coffee. warm spice. cornbread stuffing. date. 
molé. pepitas. cotija.

2023 Estate Syrah (*95 pts Wine Enthusiast)
Pair With || Cheese Course with rosemary shortbread. smokey blue. aged gouda.
candied butternut squash. caramel corn.