Dinner Series Will Showcase Various Wineries at Dry Creek Kitchen

An upcoming series of dinners in Healdsburg will showcase various wineries and winemakers' family recipes.

Winemaker's Kitchen Table, hosted by Dry Creek Kitchen and chefs Charlie Palmer and Dustin Valette, will include five dinners between now and May 2014.

The first is Dec. 13, and will feature wine pairings from Woodenhead Winery.

Each event includes a four-course dinner and wine for $105 per person.

The full schedule, according to Palmer's website, follows:

• Friday, December 13, 2013 - Woodenhead Winery 
• Friday, January 17, 2014 - Brogan Cellars 
• Friday, February 21, 2014 - Radio Coteau 
• Friday, April 18, 2014 - Littorai 
• Friday, May 16, 2014 - A. Rafanelli

"Chef Charlie Palmer, Chef Dustin Valette and Dry Creek Kitchen announce a one-of-a-kind dinner series showcasing the rich culinary and wine heritage of the region. Introducing Winemaker’s Kitchen Table at Dry Creek Kitchen, a monthly community supper hosted by top vintners serving their prized wines and personal family recipes. 

"First in our series is Nikolai Stez, Woodenhead Winery's winemaker and proprietor, who has been at fermentation since he was a boy making the traditional Russian drink “kvas” (a fermented bread or fruit drink) that his immigrant parents taught him to make.  After studying under Williams-Selyem founding winemaker, Burt Williams, Stez is now known as one of the Russian River Valley’s best winemakers.  Stez continues to pay homage to his Russian roots while combining them on the table with the local bounty of Northern California.  Enjoy a truly unique dinner experience showcasing award-winning Woodenhead wines paired with a meal composed of Stez family recipes." 

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