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Somm's Kitchen•Paso Robles, CA

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Ian Adamo has traveled the world learning about and working with wine while simultaneously working in the front and back of the house at several Michelin star and James Beard awarded restaurants. Join him at the 14 seat counter where you can enjoy Michelin style food with well thought out wines.

Experiences at Somm's Kitchen

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    Champagne Trip-April 6th-12th

    Champagne trip We will check in to the Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa. This hotel is based on a hillside with one of the best views of the Champagne region. Throughout the week will visit and taste some of the most important wineries in region. Half of the visits will be from larger more well known producers the other half will be from smaller grower producers. We will visit 2-3 Champagne houses a day. Each night we will eat at different Michelin rated restaurants that have inspired me over the years. $9500 per person (includes rooming, all meals, wine, limo transfers to houses and meals.Deposit is $2500.00 per person.

    Sunday, Apr 6, 2025
    10:30 PM
    $250 per ticket
    $5 order fee

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    Saturday Pairings: Lunch + VIP Winery Experience

    VIP Winery ExperienceNicora: Starting and Growing a Winery with Nick ElliotWe all daydream about it when we are in wine country, but what does it take to start your own wine label? How do you find the right vineyards to work with, the right space to make your wine, and then how about selling it? Sit down with the founder of Nicora Winery, Nick Elliot, and learn about his journey from construction to winemaking, from unknown to renown. A path that was carved through hard work, amazing mentors, and the uniquely supportive community of the Central Coast. Enjoy a tasting of Nicora wines designed to illustrate the conversation. 2945 Limestone Way10:30 amLunch at Somm’s Kitchen:Top Rhône Negociant Wines & Nicora LunchSome of the top wines in the Rhone are crafted by Negotiants who purchase from top vineyards, much like Nick Elliot at Nicora. To further understand these winemakers, we will taste 4 benchmark negotiant producers, including Chapoutier and Jaboulet. We will compare these French wines with 5 Nicora Wines, sourcing from some of the top vineyards on the Central Coast. As always we will discuss the varieties used, place of origin, and winemaking methods. I will prepare a 6-course menu to share per couple.849 13th Street12 pm

    Saturday, Nov 16, 2024
    10:30 AM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Wine Trip Mt. Etna Sicily May 11th-17th

    We wil The Monaci delle Terre Nere (Relais & Châteaux)will serve as our basecamp. Located on theslopes of Mt. Etna, relax on the peaceful hillsideoverlooking vineyards and orchards.Throughout the week we will taste throughimportant wineries and varietals that are unique tothe region. Half of the visits will be from largermore well-known producers, while the other half will be from smaller producers. Beyond the wineries, we will also dive into the region’s food culture through farms showcasing abundance of fruit, olives, and produce.Each night, we will explore the intersection of food and wine at different Michelin-rated and localrestaurants that have inspired me over the years. Price per person is $9,500 which includes wineryvisits, meals, and transfers during the day. Tockwill collect a $1000 deposit per person upfront;remaining payments will be billed.

    Friday, Oct 18, 2024
    10:45 PM
    $500 per ticket
    $5 order fee

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    Educational Speed- Tasting: Alta Colina, Hubba, Primitive,Ultima Tulie

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Friday, Oct 18, 2024
    4:00 PM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Educational Speed- Tasting: LAW, Fulldraw, Zanoli, Pius

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Friday, Oct 18, 2024
    2:00 PM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Educational Speed-Tasting: Desperada, Caliza, Pelletiere, Arbuckle Ridge

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Sunday, Oct 20, 2024
    11:00 AM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Saturday Pairings: Lunch + VIP Winery Experience

    VIP Winery ExperienceSixmilebridge: Understanding Harvest 2024Join us at owner Jim Moroney’s home, located at the top of the beautiful Sixmilebridge Vineyad. With sweeping views of the vines and glass in hand, learn about the unique topography and the wines it produces. Then head down to the cellar to talk with the winemakers about the current harvest. This is a rare chance to hear some of the first thoughts on the 2024 vintage from the folks most intimately involved. 5120 Peachy Canyon Road10:30 amLunch at Somm’s KitchenChampagne + Sixmilebridge LunchThere is no region that I enjoy exploring more than Champage, and the folks at Sixmilebridge agree. We will taste 4 different wines from Champagne, small grower producers as well as big names. We will explore the different styles created by each house. In addition we will have 5 wines from Six Mile Bridge. I will prepare a 6-course lunch to be shared per couple. 849 13th Street12 pm

    Saturday, Oct 26, 2024
    10:30 AM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Educational Speed-Tasting: Booker, Adelaida, Copia, LeVigne

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Sunday, Oct 20, 2024
    1:00 PM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Saturday Pairings: Lunch + VIP Winery Experience

    VIP Winery ExperienceFulldraw: Walk the Vines with Owner/Winemaker Conner McMahonFulldraw aims to create a healthy environment for each and every vine to create beautifully balanced wines that fully express the unique place that is their home. Join us as we walk through the vines with owner/winemaker Conner McMahon and learn about his dedication to the use of organic and regenerative farming practices, site specific clonal selections and gentle handling techniques. Then, with a deeper appreciation of where they came from, return to the Fulldraw cellars to taste the current releases. 12660 Anderson Road10:30amLunch at Somm’s KitchenChampagne + Fulldraw WinesReturn to the restaurant to indulge in my favorite region in France - Champagne. We will taste 4 different Champagnes, from the large well known houses to small grower producers. We will discuss the varieties used, place of origin and winemaking methods that produce each style. We will also enjoy 5 wines from Fulldraw, pulling from their library collection to better understand how these wines age. I will prepare a 6-course menu to share per couple.849 13th Street12 pm

    Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
    10:30 AM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Educational Speed- Tasting: Alta Colina, Hubba, Primitive, Ultimate Tullie

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Friday, Oct 18, 2024
    4:00 PM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Educational Speed-Tasting: Sixmilebridge, Castoro, Truss, Zobéto

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Saturday, Oct 19, 2024
    3:00 PM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Educational Speed-Tasting: Brecon, Dilecta, Hawks Hill Ranch, Absolution Cellars

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Saturday, Oct 19, 2024
    11:00 AM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Wine Camp- Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti July 23-30th 2025

    Join us for a once in a life wine camp in the Serengeti, Africa. July 23rd 7pm Arrival Wine Dinner in the bushJuly 24rd 7am-12pm Morning game drive 6:30pm 45 min Wine class led by Ian followed by wine dinner in "Vineyard"July 25th 6am Day trip to Ngorongoro Crater 6:30pm 45 min Wine class led by Ian followed by wine dinner July 26th 7am-12pm Morning game drive 6:30pm Poolside wine DinnerJuly 27th7am-4pm More Kopjes, Gong Rock, Maasai Rock Painting Day Safari 6:30pm 45 min Wine class led by Ian followed by wine dinner July 28th 7am-12pm Morning game drive6:30pm 45 min Wine class led by Ian followed by wine dinner July 29th Nature walk afternoon wine class6:30pm Farewell Dinner July 30th Sadly, back home!Total Cost is 19,500 per person. This includes, transfer from airport to hotel, lodging in Terrace Suite, all meals and wine.

    Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
    10:00 PM
    $1 per ticket
    $1 order fee

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    Educational Speed-Tasting: Linne Calodo, McPrice Myers, Jacob Toft, Cairjn

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Saturday, Oct 19, 2024
    1:00 PM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Turtle Rock Winemaker Dinner- 6 Wines from Turtle Rock, 4 100 Point Wines and 4 Champagnes

    Join us as we welcome Don Burns and his wines. I am so impressed with his humility and love for Paso. I am thrilled he will join us as we pour 6 Wines from Turtle Rock, 4 100 Point Wines from around the world and 4 Champagnes. I will prepare a 6 course tasting menu to share per couple.

    Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024
    6:00 PM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Sultans of Sonoma Wine Lunch- Aubert, Marcassin and more

    Join us as we enjoy 10 different wines from some of the most interesting Sonoma producers. We will explore several ava's from the coast to the warmer inland. I will prepare a 6 course tasting menu to share per couple.

    Friday, Oct 4, 2024
    12:00 PM
    $165 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    100 Point French Wine Dinner

    Join us as we celebrate 100 point wines from several regions throughout France.  We will pour 4  100 point wines and 4 Champagnes. I am also thrilled to compare them to 6 wines from Paso Robles. The goal is to understand winemaking methods, place of origin and vintage.  I will prepare a 6 course tasting menu to share per couple.

    Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024
    6:00 PM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Absolution Wines Fall Release Lunch

    Join us as we celebrate the new Fall Release Wines. Dirk will pour 10 of his wines, which will be paired with a 6-course meal. Normally priced at $155 per person, your Wine Club Membership benefit reduces this to $125 per person. Seating is very limited so please RSVP as soon as possible.

    Sunday, Oct 27, 2024
    12:00 PM
    $125 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Saturday Pairings: Lunch + VIP Winery Experience

    VIP Winery ExperienceFulldraw: Walk the Vines with Owner/Winemaker Conner McMahonFulldraw aims to create a healthy environment for each and every vine to create beautifully balanced wines that fully express the unique place that is their home. Join us as we walk through the vines with owner/winemaker Conner McMahon and learn about his dedication to the use of organic and regenerative farming practices, site specific clonal selections and gentle handling techniques. Then, with a deeper appreciation of where they came from, return to the Fulldraw cellars to taste the current releases. 12660 Anderson Road10:30amLunch at Somm’s KitchenChampagne + Fulldraw WinesReturn to the restaurant to indulge in my favorite region in France - Champagne. We will taste 4 different Champagnes, from the large well known houses to small grower producers. We will discuss the varieties used, place of origin and winemaking methods that produce each style. We will also enjoy 5 wines from Fulldraw, pulling from their library collection to better understand how these wines age. I will prepare a 6-course menu to share per couple.849 13th Street12 pm

    Saturday, Nov 16 and Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
    10:30 AM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Wine Trip Priorat, Spain  May 19th-24th

    We will check into the We will check into the Gran Hotel Mas d'en Bruno. This hotel is located on a hillside in the most peaceful region I have visited. Throughout the week will visit and taste some of the most important wineries in region.  Half of the visits will be from larger more well known producers the other half will be from smaller grower producers. We will visit wineries, farms, olive oil farms and more.   Each night we will eat at different Michelin rated restaurants as well as smaller owner operator  that have inspired me over the years. Monaci delle Terre Nere. This hotel is located on a hillside in the most peaceful region I have visited. Throughout the week will visit and taste some of the most important wineries in region.  Half of the visits will be from larger more well known producers the other half will be from smaller grower producers. We will visit wineries, farms, olive oil farms and more.   Each night we will eat at different Michelin rated restaurants as well as smaller owner operator  that have inspired me over the years.Price per person is $9,500 which includes wineryvisits, meals, and transfers during the day. Tockwill collect a $1000 deposit per person upfront;remaining payments will be billed.

    Friday, Oct 18, 2024
    10:30 PM
    $1,000 per ticket
    $5 order fee

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    Torrin and Champagne Lunch

    Join us as we celebrate the wines of Torrin and Champagnes. I will open 6 wines from Torrin as well as 4 bottles of fun Champagnes. It will be fun to taste both older and younger vintages from a producer who has done so much for our area. I will prepare a 6 course meal to share per couple.

    Saturday, Oct 26, 2024
    12:00 PM
    $155 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Chef's Counter

    Reserve one of the 16 seats around the curved granite counter. Each night we taste through at least 8 courses shared per couple and 12 wines from all over the world. 155.00 per person.

    Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 16
    $155 per person
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Saturday Pairings: Lunch + VIP Winery Experience

    VIP Winery Experience:Booker: Understanding Regenerative Organic Farming with Hilary Graves Booker Vineyards are helping lead the way in sustainable farming in Paso Robles. This is a rare opportunity to tour a portion of the Estate vineyard with Hilary Graves, esteemed viticulturist and head of the team that cares for the vines. On this walking tour, Hilary will focus on the vineyard practices that have allowed Booker to consistently grow the best grapes for both the wines and the land. Then enjoy a curated flight highlighting the current release of Booker Wines. 2644 Anderson Rd10:30 amLunch at Somm’s Kitchen:Grower Producer Champagne + Booker LunchAfter learning from someone who deeply cares about her vineyards we will travel to Champagne for a lunch focused on small production grower producers. We will savor four Champagnes and five Booker wines. I will prepare a 6-course lunch to share per couple. This is a great opportunity to learn about and enjoy wines from treasured vineyards. 849 13th Street12 pm

    Saturday, Sep 28, 2024
    10:30 AM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Educational Speed- Tasting: LAW, Fulldraw, Zanli, Pius

    Speed-Tasting: 4 wineries, 1 counter, 8 wines. Each winery will discuss the place of origin, wine-making methods, and varieties used. Ian’s teaching out of town, and is super thrilled to give the space to the wineries. Non-food event.

    Friday, Oct 18, 2024
    2:00 PM
    $40 per ticket
    $1–$5 order fee

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    Saturday Pairings: Lunch + VIP Winery Experience

    VIP Winery Experience:Alta Colina: A Family Affair. Two Generations on the VineyardWe all know that impeccable farming and intentional winemaking are key ingredients behind every bottle. The people behind farming and winemaking are even more important. Get to know two generations of this new-world wine family, Maggie and Bob Tillman, over a Vineyard tour and vertical tasting of wines from key vintages throughout our history.2825 Adelaida Road10:30 amLunch at Somm’s Kitchen:Champagne + Alta Colina LunchJoin us as we celebrate generations of winemaking with bubbles. I will pour 4 different examples from the Champagne region. We will taste examples from the popular Tête de Cuvees to very small grower-producers. Then we will move to the wonderful wines of local favorite Alta Colina, enjoying 5 wines from the most recent release of their estate vineyard. I will prepare a 6-course lunch to share per couple.849 13th Street12 pm

    Saturday, Oct 12, 2024
    12:00 PM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service charge, $5 order fee

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    Châteauneuf-du-Pape DInner

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most diverse wine regions on earth. We will taste through 10 Châteauneuf-du-Pape's throughout the dinner. I will discuss the winemaking techniques, place of region and vintage. I will prepare 6 courses to share per couple.

    Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024
    6:00 PM
    $175 per ticket
    20% service, $5 order fee

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