June 22nd Wine Dinner

Simi Reserve Wine Dinner

Join us on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM for a great evening of wines from Simi Reserve! Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company will guide you through the evenings wines, and all wines tasted will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!

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First Course

Crab Cakes

Simi Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River 2019

Second Course

Russia House Meatballs

Simi Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2019

Third Course

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic Butter Sauce

Simi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2018

Simi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Landslide Vineyard 2018

Fourth Course

Napoleon

$110.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

May 19th Wine Dinner

Stags’ Leap Wine Cellars Dinner

Join us on Thursday May 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM  as we feature Stags’ Leap Wine Cellars. Stags’ Leap wines have a classic beauty with balance, complexity and harmony. Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company will guide you through the evenings wines, and all wines tasted will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!

First CourseSauteed Shrimp in Butter Brandy Sauce

Karia Chardonnay, Napa, 2019

Fourth Course

Lemon Tart

Second Course

Mushroom Napoleon

Hands of Time Pinot Noir, Sonoma, 2018

Third Course

Beef Stroganoff

Hands of Time Red, Napa, 2018

Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2019

$120.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Please call/email to make reservation.

April 28th Wine Dinner

April in Paris Wine Dinner

Join us on Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at 6:30 PM for a great evening of French wines! Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company will guide you through the evenings wines, and all wines tasted will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!

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First Course

Seared Scallops with Beurre Blanc Sauce

Schlumberger Pinot Blanc, Alsace, 2019

Second Course

Pate de Campagne

Bouchard Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, 2019

Third Course

Steak au Poivre

Chapoutier Petite Ruche, 2017

Chateau Bellegrave, Pauillac, 2019

Fourth Course

Mousse au Chocolate

$110.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

March 24th Wine Dinner

Italian Wine Dinner

Join us on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 6:30 PM as we explore the wonderful wines of Italy at Russia House Restaurant. Special guest speaker Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company will walk you through the wine pairing. Our executive chef has created an exquisite menu for this occasion. Expect a wonderful evening of fine food and wines.

First Course
Crab Cakes
Falesco Est Est Est, Umbria, 2020

Fourth Course
Tiramisu

Second Course
Mushroom RavioliCeretto Rossan Dolcetto D’Alba, Piedmonte, 2019
Third Course
Veal Scallopini with Cream of Mushroom SauceRuffino Modue, Super Tuscan, Tuscany, 2018

Tornatore Mt Aetna Rosso, Sicily, 2018

$110.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited

February 24th Wine Dinner

Argentinian Wine Dinner

Join us on Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 PM for our Taste of Argentina Wine Dinner. The evening will feature a delicious 4-course menu with wine pairings, along with a guest speaker Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company.

First Course

Buenos Aires Hearts of Palm Salad

Alta Vista Torrontes

Fourth Course

Dulche de Leche Cake

 

Second Course

Argentinian Baked Provolone Cheese

Sallentein Reserve Malbec

Third Course

Grilled Filet Mignon with Chimichuri Sauce

Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon

Achaval Ferrer Quimera Red Blend

$99.95 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Please call/email to make reservation.

January 20th Wine Dinner

Cabs & Slabs Wine Dinner

Join us on Thursday, January 20th, 2022 at 6:30 PM for a great evening celebrating Cabernet Sauvignon and its natural food partner Steaks! Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company will guide you through the evenings wines, and all wines tasted will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!

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First Course

Steak Tartare

Similar Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2019

Second Course

Roasted Rack of Lamb Lollipops

Seven Falls Cabernet Sauvignon, Wahluke Slope, 2019

Third Course

Grilled Filet Mignon with Shallot Brandy Sauce

Roth Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2019

Double Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2018

Fourth Course

Cream Puffs with Chocolate Sauce

$120.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

December 9th Wine Dinner

Russia House Restaurant
Penfolds Wine Dinner
Join us on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM for our Penfolds Wine Dinner perfectly paired with a multi-course menu created by Executive Chef Homeyra Darugar. John Barth from Virginia Imports will guide you through the evening’s wines, and all wines tasted will be available for purchase.  We hope to see you there!

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First Course

Mushroom Stuffed with Crabmeat

Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay, 2018

Second Course

Quail Stuffed with Rice and Mushrooms

Penfolds Max’s Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018

Third Course

Grilled Filet Mignon with Garlic Butter Sauce

Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz, 2018

Penfolds Bin 600 Cabernet-Shiraz, 2018

Fourth Course

Chocolate Cake

Penfolds Grandfather 20 Year Old Tawny Port

$110.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

November 18th Wine Dinner

Russia House Restaurant
Tuscan Wine Dinner
Join us on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM for our Tuscan Wine Dinner perfectly paired with a multi-course menu created by Executive Chef Homeyra Darugar. Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company will guide you through the evening’s wines, and all wines tasted will be available for purchase.  We hope to see you there!

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First Course

Caprese Salad

Terruzzi Isola Bianca Vernaccia, Tuscany, 2019

Second Course

Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms and Pancetta

San Polo Rubio, Tuscany, 2019

Third Course

Veal Scallopini with Cream of Mushroom Sauce

Tenuta Silvio Nardi Rosso Di Montalcino, Tuscany, 2016

Valadorna Arcanum Red, Tuscany, 2015

Fourth Course
Tiramisu
$110.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

October 21st Wine Dinner

Russia House Restaurant
Bordeaux Wine Dinner

Join us on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM as we feature wines from France’s Bordeaux region perfectly paired with a multi-course menu created by Executive Chef Homeyra Darugar. Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company will guide you through the evening’s wines, and all wines tasted will be available for purchase.  We hope to see you there!

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First Course
Pate de Campagne
Chateau la Freynelle Blanc, Bordeaux, 2019

Second Course
French Onion Soup
Chateau les Cadrans, St. Emilion, 2017
Third Course
Steak au Poivre
Chateau Mongravey, Margaux, 2018
Fourth Course
Cheese Plate
Chateau Haut Beausejour, St Esthepe, 2017
$110.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited.

September 16th Wine Dinner

Russia House Restaurant
DAOU Wine Dinner
Join us on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 6:30 PM as we feature wines from DAOU Vineyards perfectly paired with a multi-course menu created by Executive Chef Homeyra Darugar. Jared Richardson from DAOU Vineyards and Jim Futrell from Republic National Wine Company will guide you through the evening’s wines, and all wines tasted will be available for purchase.  We hope to see you there!

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First Course

Fig & Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese & Prosciutto

DAOU Rose, Paso Robles, 2020

Second Course

Russia House Shrimp

DAOU Reserve Chardonnay, Paso Robles, Willow Creek District, 2019

Third Course

Beef Stroganoff

Pessimist by DAOU, Red Blend, Paso Robles, 2019

DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Paso Robles, 2019

Fourth Course

Hazelnut Napoleon

$99.95 per person plus tax & gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is limited.