about last night

Cherise Dark ON AUGUST 30, ESTEEMED guests gathered at Barrel House Tavern in Sausalito to toast delicious food, stellar wines and great company. Winemakers from Conn Creek, Patz & Hall and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars joined us to share their expertise and help local wine lovers expand their knowledge of these legendary wines. As the sun set over Richardson Bay, new connections were solidified over a shared love of epicurean pleasures.

Photography by Natalie Schrik for Drew Altizer Photography

Roasted bone-out Mediterranean branzino served family style with cabbage salad and salsa verde.

James Hall, Elizabeth DeLouise-Gant and Marcus Motaro

Christine Garcia and Otis Bruce Jr.

Kim Traverso and Jen Cohen Bogan The guests listened as chef Maicky Velasquez detailed the food pairings.

Guests sampled both red and white wines.