Fancy Farmer Winemaker Dinner
Jacob & Kelly Toft of Toft Wines
Get ready for an evening filled with delectable wine, scrumptious food, and endless fun alongside the beloved duo, Jacob and Kelly Toft! Indulge in a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Amy Baer accompanied by 8 magnificent Toft wines with a special focus on the beloved varietal which Paso has perfected, and Jacob Toft has mastered: Syrah! It’s a soirée you won’t want to miss!
Starting with a reception of passed appetizers, followed by an individually plated 5 course dinner, Winemakers Jacob and Kelly Toft will lead guests through a Journey of Syrah, as they discover the luscious flavors, textures, and terroirs of each wine.
Chef Amy is channeling the spirit of Paso Robles and the beloved farm life in a “Fancy Farmer’s Feast”: a dinner inspired by farm ingredients and adapted to fine dining cuisine. With individually plated dishes filled with warmth, care, craft and a splash of Santa Barbara refinement, this approach to a dinner will feature everything from braised lamb, farmer’s flatbread, an indulgent mushroom manicotti, to an ending of roasted peaches with brown butter shortbread crumble…Food that welcomes you with flavor and sophistication, and embraces you with the pleasure of a comforting meal. It celebrates both fine cuisine, and the simple and satisfying farmer’s way of living
This lovely husband and wife team not only craft artisanal small batch wines, but are kind sweet people who love to share their passion for wine with other enthusiasts. Toft Wines are all about the pursuit of flavor that starts with meticulous farming. With access to the premier vineyards spanning the Central Coast, Toft wines honor the AVAs from which the grapes are cultivated. His small production allows him to focus his attention on fruit source and handcrafting his blends. Jacob has a calling to introduce regions to one another and that journey is fulfilled in his cellar; his focus is blended between the details.
This exclusive dinner will feature club-only wines, including the highly sought-after York Mountain and L’Aventure Syrahs; as bottles have been allocated specifically for the evening. These wines are not available for public purchase, and there is currently a waitlist to join the club…So as a special perk, attendees of this dinner will have the rare opportunity to bypass the waitlist and join the wine club immediately! Don’t miss this unique chance to enjoy and acquire these exquisite wines.
Featured Wines & Menu
2023 Josephine’s Rose
2022 Relentless Pursuit Mourvèdre
Cornmeal Crusted Green Beans
Cotija, Cilantro Lime Crema, Chipotle Aioli
Farmer’s Flatbread
with Bacon Jam, Corn, Zucchini Flowers and Farmer’s Cheese
2022 York Mountain Vineyard Syrah
Mushroom Manicotti
Mushroom Béchamel, Crispy Shiitakes, Truffle Oil
2022 Sarah’s Cuvee
Tomato, Peaches, Pepitas, oh my!
Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, Tarragon, Savory Buñuelo
2022 G2 Vineyard Syrah
Warm Brown Butter Gnocchi Salad
Pistachio Sorrel Vinaigrette, Duck Bacon Bits
2021 L’Aventure Vineyard Syrah
2022 Caliza Vineyard Syrah
Lamb Mille Feuille
Pommes Dutchess, Blueberry and Beet Reduction, Feta Cheese
2022 Diana’s Chardonnay
Aged Gouda, Brown Butter Shortbread, Peach Mousse
About the Winery…
Toft wines are limited to their allocation membership twice a year. ESB is grateful for the opportunity to share Toft wines with its members through special arrangement with the Tofts. ESB is honored to feature Jacob and Kelly Toft of Toft Wines, who after receiving over 90-point scores from respected critic Robert Parker, sold out their vintages in one day! Jacob Toft was one of the first winemakers to be featured at an ESB Winemaker Evening, and has since made appearances at ESB’s 1st and 2nd Anniversary Events.
Jacob has been producing small-batch, full-flavored wines for over 20 years. Previously a gypsy winemaker, Jacob settled his winemaking operations in Tin City in 2015. Alongside his wife Kelly, they continue to craft blends with huge personality & nimble feet and look forward to sharing them with you! While studying under Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure for six years, Jacob learned that wines of quality begin in the vineyard. Therefore, he sources only the best fruit that the Central Coast offers. These vineyard locations span from Santa Barbara to Santa Lucia Highlands, with deep roots in Paso Robles.
