Join us at PIER 290 for an evening featuring the wines of Quintessa and its renowned portfolio, paired with a five-course dinner in our Upper Deck overlooking Lake Geneva.
Rooted in Napa Valley, Quintessa is known for its Bordeaux-style blends and expressive wines that reflect both place and craftsmanship. Each pairing throughout the evening has been thoughtfully selected to complement the dish, bringing balance, depth, and a seamless connection between the food and the wine.
The evening unfolds with a sommelier guiding each pairing throughout the dinner, as every course builds in flavor and richness, ending with a bold, memorable finish.
The Menu
First Course: Chilled Blue Fin Crudo
Scented with lemon oil, yuzu kosho, shaved fennel, chive blossoms, and puffed rice
Wine Paring: Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
Second Course: Lobster and Sweet Corn Risotto
Butter-poached Maine lobster, sweet corn, Meyer lemon zest, and tarragon
Wine Paring: Illumination, Napa-Sonoma White Blend
Third Course: Grilled Lamb
Served with roasted hen of the woods, cured egg yolk, dried cherry, and rosemary jus
Wine Paring: Leviathan, Red Blend
Fourth Course: Coffee and Cocoa-Rubbed Ribeye Cap
Espresso-cocoa crusted, bone marrow bordelaise, pommes anna, charred broccolini
Wine Paring: Faust The Pact, Coombville Cabernet
Cheese Course:
36-month Parmigiano Reggiano with aged balsamic and Marcona almonds
Wine Paring: Quintessa, Red Blend
Each course is designed to highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients while allowing the wines to evolve throughout the evening. Bright whites open the experience with freshness and lift, while layered reds bring structure and depth to the heart of the menu. The final pairing offers a rich, balanced finish that lingers long after the last bite.
Set against the backdrop of Lake Geneva at sunset, this is more than a wine pairing dinner, It’s a refined, experience-driven evening that captures the essence of lakeside dining at PIER 290.
Date: Friday, May 22
Location: The Upper Deck at PIER 290
Tickets: Includes dinner and wine pairings
Reserve your seat today and join us for this one-night-only event on the lake.