WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 | CUCINA ENOTECA IRVINE | 6 PM

hosted by Andy Neja founder and winemaker | 5 course + 5 wine dinner | $130 per person plus tax plus gratuity

first course

brown butter tart - avocado + caviar

wine pairing: chardonnay blend nv ca'del bosco franciacorta 'cuvee prestige' | lombardia, it

second course

pea panna cotta + charred snap pea + white chocolate

wine pairing: vermentino 2023 cairjn wine cellars | paso robles, ca

third course

oxtail doppio + polenta + parmesan

wine pairing: cabernet/syrah blend 2022 cairjn wine cellars 'blend no. 3' | paso robles, ca

fourth course

quail + swiss chard + chicken liver mousse + black berry sauce

wine pairing: grenache 2021 cairjn wine cellars | paso robles, ca

fifth course

cherry crostata + goat cheese gelato

wine pairing: grenache 2022 cairjn wine cellars | paso robles, ca

ABOUT THE WINEMAKER

Andy Neja, founder and winemaker of Cairjn Wine Cellars in Paso Robles, brings a unique blend of passion, precision, and heritage to his craft. Inspired by his family’s farming legacy and Paso’s limestone-rich soils, Neja launched Cairjn (pronounced “karn”) in 2020 to create wines that honor the land and the growers behind each vintage. Cairjn specializes in small-batch wines like Albariño, Grenache, and Syrah, reflecting Neja’s philosophy that “winemaking happens in the vineyard.” With deep roots in the Paso wine community and a dedication to sustainability, Neja is crafting a lasting legacy of exceptional wines that celebrate the region’s distinct terroir.

DINNER FAQ

*these items are served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

5 course + 5 wine | $130 per person plus tax plus gratuity

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