Trefethen Family Vineyards to host four-course wine dinner Oct. 7 in Pala's underground CAVE

PALA – Trefethen Family Vineyards, an award-winning Napa vintner, will host a four-course dinner and wine pairing at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the new, underground wine cave at Pala Casino Spa & Resort.

The first course will be a Burrata slow-roasted heirloom tomato paired with a Trefethen Riesling.

The second course will feature Wild Salmon served with roasted beets, pesto, and chives with a Chardonnay, followed by Colorado Lamb with rosemary, garlic, goat cheese, and gnocchi in a red wine reduction, paired with a Merlot.

The fourth course will offer a Filet of Beef with peppers, gorgonzola, onions, and truffles, served with a Double T Red Blend.

The delectable dessert will be a Chocolate Flourless Cake and Cabernet Sauvignon.

"Trefethen Family Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s most historic, quality wineries," said Bill Bembenek, Pala's chief executive officer. "This dinner will offer a unique experience."

Trefethen Family Vineyards was founded in 1968 by John and Janet Trefethen. In addition to its many national awards, in 1988, the U.S. Department of the Interior placed its winery on the National Register of Historic Places as the only wooden, gravity-flow winery in Napa County.

To make reservations for the wine dinner ($68/person), call toll-free (877) 946-7252.