Winemaker Dinner at Walla Walla Steak Co

November 18 |  6:00 PM |  Walla Walla, WA

Experience an evening where Walla Walla wine and cuisine come together at Walla Walla Steak Co. Amavi Cellars and our sister winery, Pepper Bridge Winery, are teaming up for a five-course winemaker dinner featuring a menu created by Chef Jacob “Jake” Crenshaw and his culinary team.

Chef Jake brings deep roots in the Walla Walla Valley culinary community, most recently serving as Director of Culinary Arts at Walla Walla Community College and previously as Executive Chef at Abeja.

Throughout the evening, five thoughtfully crafted courses will be paired with selections from Amavi Cellars and Pepper Bridge Winery. The featured wines are crafted by Director of Winemaking Jean-François Pellet and our shared winemaking team, bringing two distinct winery portfolios to the table for one memorable evening.

Jean-François will join guests throughout dinner, sharing the stories behind the wines, insights into the winemaking process, and what makes each pairing unique.

Five courses. Two wineries. One unforgettable Walla Walla evening.

The Menu:

• Welcome: Brandade Gougeres
  Salt Cod, Sweet Potato, Blood Orange, Tarragon
  2025 Amavi Cellars, Rose
• First Course: Diver Scallops
  Truffled Parsnip, Pommegranate, Pine Nuts, Watercress
  2025 Pepper Bridge Winery, Sauvignon Blanc
• Second Course: Duck Breast
  Roasted Delicata Squash, Hazelnuts, Maple Smoked Soy, Sage
  2023 Amavi Cellars, Les Collines Syrah
• Third Course: Lot 29 Strip Loin
  Charcoal Grilled, Bobuchon Potatoes, Bordelaise Sauce, Black Cherry Reduction
  2023 Pepper Bridge Winery ‘Trine’ Bordeaux Blend
• Fourth Course: Braised Pork Belly
  Medjool Date Mustardo
  2023 Pepper Bridge Winery Seven Hills Blend
• Assorted Petite Fours