Asador Bastian welcomes RAEN winery, founded by second-generation vintners Carlo and Dante Mondavi, continuing their family’s legacy with a focus on site-driven, terroir-focused Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. As grandsons of Robert Mondavi, they blend Burgundian techniques with a modern, minimal-intervention approach. RAEN, short for “Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally,” emphasizes native yeast fermentations and a subtle use of French oak during aging, ensuring each wine reflects its vineyard’s unique character with purity and elegance.
Dedicated to sustainable and regenerative farming, RAEN practices organic and biodynamic viticulture across its 25 acres and three key Sonoma Coast sites: Fort Ross-Seaview, Freestone-Occidental, and Bodega. These wind-swept, Pacific-influenced vineyards, with their diverse soils and elevations, produce wines of complexity and finesse. By prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, and dry farming, RAEN crafts wines that capture the raw beauty and energy of this rugged coastal terroir.
We are excited to offer a curated menu and host RAEN winemaker, Melanie McIntyre for the evening to share her knowledge and expertise with you. She will visit each table to offer a unique and personal experience.
THE MENU
BlueFin Tuna, green garlic & meyer Lemon
2023 Lady Marjory Chardonnay
Squab & Foie Gras Terrine, purslane & truffle salad
2023 Royal Saint Robert Pinot Noir
Tongue and Cheek of Tajima Cattle, served in a Vasca Style
2023 Bodega Pinot Noir
7 Years Old Galiciana Txuleton, bone marrow, pappas & hongos
2017 Royal Saint Robert Pinot Noir
2018 Seafield Pinot Noir
Pavlova, meyer lemon, jasmine & wild blueberry