Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/22/2023
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location
Bello by Sandro Nardone
1200 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660

Join us for a dinner with acclaimed winemaker Jesse Katz, the first ever winemaker named to Forbes’ 30 under 30, as well as a member of Wine Enthusiast’s 40 under 40. Katz is the youngest head winemaker ever hired by a US winery, and now helms both The Setting Wines and Aperture Cellars.

Throughout the evening guests will have a chance to meet Katz, as well as enjoy six courses expertly paired with nine of his most beautiful wines.

Tray-Passed Amuse Bouche (2)
Spring Peas & Their Juice, Aerated Whey, Caviar
Raw Scallop, Pineapple, Buckwheat
Paired with: 2021 Aperture Chenin Blanc (91 pts, Wine Spectator)

Course 1
Tuna Belly, Flowers, Snow
Paired with: 2019 The Setting Wines Sauvignon Blanc (92 pts, Wine Advocate)

Course 2
Wagyu Beef Tartare, Roasted Rhubarb, Nori, Black Pepper
Paired with: 2020 Aperture Bordeaux Blend
and 2019 The Setting Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97 pts, Wine Advocate)

Course 3
Porcini “Garum” Risotto, Ash, Aerated Parmesan Rind
Paired with: 2020 Aperture Alexander Valley Cabernet (93 pts, the Wine Independent)
and 2020 The Setting Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Course 4
Venison, Charred Cabbage, A Sauce of Burnt Malt with flavors of Cola
Paired with: 2018 Aperture Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (97 pts, Jeb Dunnuck)
and 2019 Aperture Del Rio Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (97 pts, Wine Advocate)

Course 5
Salted Potato Chip Semifreddo, Warm Chocolate Fudge, Chestnut
Paired with: 2019 The Setting Rockpile Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon (96 pts, Wine Advocate)

We are unable to accommodate changes or substitutions due to the nature of this event. For allergy concerns please email zach@bellobysandronardone.com