Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Dinner

December 16 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Paris Room at The Equestrian Hotel | Ocala, FL

Overview

Join Head Winemaker Marcus Notaro on December 16 for an intimate vertical tasting celebrating the legendary S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon at the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Dinner in The Paris Room at The Equestrian Hotel. 

The evening begins with a reception featuring hors d’oeuvres before unfolding over five thoughtfully paired courses. Guided by Notaro, guests will experience four exceptional vintages of S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon: 2008, 2013, 2016 and 2021. Discover how different growing seasons and years of aging bring new dimensions to the celebrated Cabernet that made history at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. 

This intimate dining experience is offered at $275 per person for guests 21 years and older. Reservations are prepaid in full at the time of booking. A 2% OpenTable service fee, 20% gratuity and applicable taxes are additional.

$275 per person | Guests 21+   
Prepaid reservations required. A 2% OpenTable service fee, 20% gratuity and applicable taxes are additional.

Menu: 

Reception  

Heirloom Tomato Tart
House-Made Ricotta, Balsamic Bourbon Glaze, Vegetable Crisp 

“Lolli-Chops” (GF, DF)
Australian Lamb, Rosemary Marshmallow 

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars KARIA Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2024  

Amuse  

Oyster (GF, DF)
Lime, Papaya, Pontchartrain Crab  

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars AVETA Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2024  

First Course
Lobster (GF)
Mole Poblano, Petite Greens  

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2021  

Second Course  

Rohan Duck Breast (GF)
Honeycrisp Apples, Blackberry Gastrique  

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2016  

Third Course  

Pork Belly Roulade (GF, DF)
Bok Choy, Maitake Mushrooms, Apple Cider Jus  

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2013  

Entrée  

American Wagyu New York Strip Loin (GF)
Polenta, Beurre Noir Jus  

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2008  

Dessert 

Golden Orchard (N)
Apricot, Orange, Honey, Almonds  

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Ptolemy Late Harvest Sémillon, Napa Valley, 2018

Dietary Notes: VEG – Vegetarian | V – Vegan | GF – Gluten-Friendly | DF – Dairy-Free | N – Contains Nuts

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