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Dinner & The Dark Sky

Wine, dine and stargaze against the vines

Saturday, November 7

Reservations

Price includes 20% service and excludes applicable taxes. Member benefits apply at reservation checkout. Benefit value equals 20% off a maximum of 4 tickets.

Join us for a truly immersive evening where exceptional wine, elevated cuisine, and the wonders of the cosmos come together. Dinner & The Dark Sky begins with a welcoming wine reception, then moves into our elegant estate dining room to explore an exclusive menu curated by Executive Chef Peter Janiak, thoughtfully paired with some of our favorite winery exclusive pours.

Then, step onto the Vineyard Portico and turn your gaze skyward for a private journey through the cosmos, guided by the astronomy experts of Night Sky Adventure. Beneath the expansive Sonoma Valley sky, surrounded by vineyards and the Mayacamas Mountains, you’ll experience an exceptional setting for stargazing, away from the glow and distractions of the city. Through professional telescopes, discover distant galaxies, brilliant star clusters, and luminous nebulae while learning to navigate the night sky and uncover the stories and science written among the stars.

An elevated wine dinner paired with an unforgettable journey beyond our world, this is an evening to boldly go where few wine experiences have gone before.

Tickets & Information

$200 Per Person | $160 Club

Price includes 20% service and excludes applicable taxes. Member benefits apply at reservation checkout. Benefit value equals 20% off a maximum of 4 tickets.

Saturday, November 7**

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

** Please ensure you select the appropriate date and corresponding time from the available widget options.

Reservations

Reservation Assistance
+1 (707) 833-0242
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St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
100 Pythian Rd at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, CA

Wine Reception

Featured Wines & Hors d’oeuvres

Four Course Wine Pairing Dinner

Parsnip Soup

Curry Oil | Duck Carnitas | Cardamom

Butternut Squash Cannelloni

Parmesan | Sage | Preserved Tomato Sugo

Beef Shoulder Tender

Carrot & Truffle Puree | Sherry Glazed Mushrooms | Beef Demi

Themed Dessert Bar

Tickets & Information

$200 Per Person | $160 Club

Price includes 20% service and excludes applicable taxes. Member benefits apply at reservation checkout. Benefit value equals 20% off a maximum of 4 tickets.

  • Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

Saturday, November 7

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Please ensure you select the appropriate date and corresponding time from the available widget options.

Reservations

St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
100 Pythian Rd at Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, CA

Reservation Assistance
+1 (707) 833-0242
Or click the chat widget below.

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100 Pythian Road at Hwy. 12 Santa Rosa, CA 95409
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Seasonal Mezze menu

These dishes are accompanied by a chef-curated 'secret' selection of our award-winning Sonoma County wines.

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

Sweet

Apple & Golden Raisin Compote
Carrot, Cashew & Maple Spread 🥜

Sour/Acidic

Cranberry & Jalapeno Chutney
Whipped Ricotta with Lemon Curd 🥛 🥚

Rich/Fats & Oils

Creamy Brie with Orange & Honey 🥛
Pumpkin Pimento Cheese 🥛

Bitterness

Butternut Squash Hummus
Brussels Sprout & Labneh Dip 🥛

Allergen Key

🥛 Dairy    🥜 Nuts    🥚 Eggs

Seasonal pairing menu

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

2025 Rosé
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Albacore Ceviche 
Heirloom Tomato & Melon Gazpacho | Basil | Jalapeno  Cucumber | Fried Shallot

2023 Chardonnay 
Martinelli Vineyard, Russian River Valley 
– Paired With –
Sherry & Soy Glazed Mushrooms
Celeriac-Black Truffle Purée  | Herb Pangrattato 
Crunchy Garlic | Sunflower

2023 ‘Caro Santo’ Sangiovese 
Sonoma Valley
– Paired With –
Cavatelli & Smoked Sage Sausage 
Butternut Squash & Tomato Sugo | Roasted Peppers  Parmesan 

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon 
Rockpile 
– Paired With –
Grilled Hanger Steak & Braised Shoulder Croquette
Yukon Gold Mousseline | Red Wine Braised Cabbage 
Beef Demiglace 

2022 Port
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta 
Blackberry Gelee | Chocolate Crumble