Join us Saturday March 4th for a special winemaker dinner with Patrick Cappiello of Monte Rio Cellars! A bit about Patrick and Monte Rio Cellars:
“Mr. Cappiello got his start in restaurants, his wine career began in 2002 as a Sommelier at Tribeca Grill. As time progressed his roles changed to Wine Director and restaurant owner over the next 15 years. Through connections with countless winemakers and after meeting his current business partner Pax Mahle, the transition to Winemaker was a natural progression for Cappiello. He still serves as Wine Director of Walnut Street Café in Philadelphia. He is Food & Wine host for Playboy and founding member of Winemakers & Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief.
His 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and Sommelier career has given him access to four of the worlds greatest wine cellars. All have been recipients of Wine Spectators "Grand Award"; TriBeCa Grill, Veritas, GILT, and Pearl & Ash. Mr. Cappiello was named "Sommelier of the Year 2014" by Food & Wine Magazine, "Wine Person of the Year 2014" by Imbibe Magazine, and "Sommelier of the Year 2015" by Eater National.
His winemaking career started in 2018, under the watchful eye of Pax Mahle. Monte Rio focuses on heritage and classic California varieties. Wines are made naturally with no additives and farmed with organic practices.
Mr. Cappiello and Mr Mahle collaborate on two wineries; Skull Wines and the Piquette Project.”
We will be pairing several of Patrick’s wines with an italian menu created by Brutta! The menu and the pairings for the evening can be seen below (menu subject to change based upon market availability):
Passed on Arrival
Chickpea Panisse with Fried Sage and Lemon
2021 Monte Rio Piquette
At the Table
Grilled Monterey Bay Squid with Chorizo and Croutons
lemon broth, parsley
2021 Skull White Wine
Raw Artichoke and Pickled Mussel Salad
capers, celery, aioli
2021 Monte Rio Lodi Mission
Fettuccini with Braised Rabbit and Oregano
preserved tomato, fried rosemary
2021 Monte Rio Zinfandel
Porchetta with Fennel
celery root, apple, potatoes
2021 Monte Rio Sangiovese
Blood Orange Sorbet with almond cookies
2021 Skull Sparkling Wine
The cost of the menu with wine pairing is $140/person. The dinner will begin at 5pm. To reserve your seat, please call 831-423-2020 or email alexis@soifwine.com. Cheers!