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November 18, 2024

Thanksgiving Host & Toast Guide

 Our Thanksgiving pairings to inspire you as you gather and celebrate being together:

 Cultivar Brut Rosé
        Serve with oysters on half shell
 
2023 Cultivar Sauvignon Blanc
        Assorted cheese board including goat cheese, green olives, Manchego, Marcona almonds, and mini peppers

2021 Cultivar Chardonnay, Alexander Valley
Pair with a green salad with pears, candied pecans, gorgonzola with champagne vinaigrette
  
2020 Cultivar Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 
2020 Cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon, Leaky Lake, Napa Valley
  Serve with your Turkey with rosemary chestnut stuffing and sides of green beans, Brussel ​sprouts with bacon, sweet potatoes, or garlic mashed ​potatoes
 
Having a large group?… Be sure to include one of our magnums 
 
2014 Cultivar Port, Alexander Valley
       Serve with pecan pie, pumpkin pie, or baked apples
Cheers to a glorious Thanksgiving!
 
 

 

October 10, 2024

October Seasonal Dishes at Cultivar San Francisco

New Farm to Table Fall Flavor Seasonal Dishes Are Here

Exciting News – New Fall Menu is here.

We’re thrilled to present our new fall seasonal dishes, made with the freshest farm-to-table ingredients. From comforting classics to hearty dishes, and a twist on favorite burrata dish our updated menu has something for everyone.

Start with our Blood Orange & Burrata with fennel marinated in Meyer lemon vinaigrette, cara cara oranges, tangerines, balsamic reduction, red orach paired with 2023 Cultivar Sauvignon Blanc.
 
Buratta with oranges
 
 
Try our Mushroom Risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano, chanterelles, hen of the woods, cremini mushrooms Cultivar Chardonnay, Alexander Valley.
 
Mushroom risotto
 
 
Taste our Chef’s Fettuccine “Mary’s” chicken, hickory smoked bacon, prosciutto di parma, Cultivar Sauvignon Blanc, pumpkin, cream, pepitas pair it with our Pinot Noir or Cultivar Chardonnay.
 
House made Pasta
 
Our favorite new dish is the Pork Chop with apple puree, carmelized bosc pears and Granny Smith apples, balslamic onions, frisee salad paired with 2020 Cultivar Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast. Chef will be sharing the recipe for it with our Cultivar Wine Club members with our November Wine Club shipment.
 
Pork chop
 
For seafood lovers we have Salmon & Langoustine with mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, langoustine sauce with tarragon pair with Cultivar Pinot Noir, Russian River.

Salmon

 
For vegetables we have Roasted Beets with Prosciutto di Parma, beets from our Cultivar culinary garden. It can be ordered as a vegetarian dish as well.
 
Beets
 
 
Broccoli with whipped feta and sumac is always popular. Pairs well with our Cultivar Steak or Sliders.

Broccolini
 
The ultimate comfort dish Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Cultivar onions, sour cream and hickory smoked bacon. Pairs with our steak, or share it with friends.
 
potatoes
 

Need to have dinner & wine delivered?

We have a food and wine delivery app! Please download our app from Apple or Google so you can easily order our Cultivar dishes to go without delivery charges. Our Cultivar Wine Club members get their 20% off discount on Cultivar Wine and food.

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Our app makes it easy for you to order our farm to table dishes to go.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cultivar San Francisco and sharing our passion for great food and wine!

Cultivar San Francisco
2379 Chestnut Street

May 29, 2024

Cultivar Ghirardelli Square Featured on Dine & Dish

Spotlight on Cultivar Ghirardelli on KRON4 TV Dine & Dish with Vicki Liviakis

We are proud to announce that Cultivar Ghirardelli was recently featured on KRON4’s Dine & Dish with the renowned Vicki Liviakis! This segment showcased our passion for creating exceptional wine and food experiences right in the heart of San Francisco.

A Taste of Excellence

Cultivar Ghirardelli Square is more than just a wine bar or wine tasting room; it’s a farm to table culinary destination where you can taste the finest wines. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that great food and wine bring people together, creating unforgettable memories. This was beautifully captured in the Dine & Dish segment, where Vicki Liviakis highlighted our dedication to quality and innovation.

The Segment

During the segment, viewers were taken on a visual journey through our elegant space, located at the iconic Ghirardelli Square just steps from the famous Ruth Asawa’s Andrea fountain.

Cultivar near the Ruth fountain

Vicki Liviakis explored our menu, featuring locally sourced ingredients and dishes that perfectly complement our selection of Cultivar wines. From our fresh seafood options to our delectable desserts, every item is crafted with care and precision.

Behind the Scenes

Chef David and team work to ensure that every dish not only meets but exceeds our guests’ expectations. David works with our gardeners at Caspar Estate selecting what produce to grow. He enjoys checking on our culinary garden and tending to the micro-greens and our orchard and olive grove. This was evident as Vicki spoke with our staff, learning about the inspiration behind our seasonal menus and the meticulous process of pairing our dishes with our boutique wines.

Wine & Dine

At Cultivar Ghirardelli, we take pride in our curated wine list, which includes selections from our own Cultivar and Caspar Estate labels. The segment showcased some of our most popular wines, highlighting the unique characteristics and flavors that make them the perfect accompaniment to our cuisine. Whether it’s a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a robust Cabernet Sauvignon, our wines are crafted to enhance your dining experience.

Visit Us

We invite you to watch the full Dine & Dish segment and see for yourself what makes Cultivar Ghirardelli a must-visit destination in San Francisco. Whether you’re a local or visiting from afar, we look forward to welcoming you and sharing our passion for great food and wine.

cultivar ghirardelli interior

Thank you to Vicki Liviakis and the KRON4 team for featuring us and helping to share our story with the Bay Area community. Cheers to many more memorable meals, wine tasting flights and bites at Cultivar Ghirardelli Square!

Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point #E 211
San Francisco, California

February 10, 2024

Cultivar February Wine Club Wines

Announcing our 2022 Cultivar Rosé

Summer in a Bottle: Rosé Wine with Chocolate Pairings

As the sun sets lazily over the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky, there’s nothing quite like sipping on a glass of rosé wine to encapsulate the essence of summer. Picture yourself lounging by the pool, a gentle breeze caressing your skin, and the tantalizing aroma of ripe strawberries and jasmine lingering in the air. This is the experience that awaits you with every sip of this exquisite rosé wine – a true embodiment of the season captured in a bottle.

A Symphony of Flavors

With each pour, this rosé wine unfurls a symphony of flavors that dance delicately on the palate. Notes of strawberry and jasmine greet your senses, evoking memories of sun-kissed afternoons and leisurely strolls through blooming gardens. But the journey doesn’t end there. As you take another sip, hints of pomegranate, watermelon, white peaches, and nectarines emerge, adding layers of complexity and depth to the tasting experience.

 
2022 Cultivar Rose

The Perfect Ending: Chocolate Pairings

But what truly takes this wine pairing experience to the next level? Chocolate, of course! The rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate serve as a decadent counterpoint to the light, fruity notes of the rosé wine, creating a harmonious union of flavors that tantalize the taste buds.

For a delightful pairing, reach for a bar of dark chocolate with a high cocoa content. The bittersweet intensity of the chocolate enhances the fruitiness of the wine, while its velvety texture provides a luxurious finish to each sip.

Alternatively, opt for a milk chocolate truffle filled with a creamy ganache – the smooth, melt-in-your-mouth consistency of the chocolate perfectly complementing the creamy finish of the wine.

Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with culinary delights and decadent chocolates, it’s a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of French winemaking. So why should you buy it? Because it’s not just a wine – it’s a celebration of summer encapsulated in a bottle, waiting to be uncorked and enjoyed. Cheers to sunshine, laughter, and unforgettable memories!

Cultivar Wines are available in many retail stores and farm to table restaurants and steakhouses across the country, as well as our large formats online. Join the Cultivar Wine club to get these wines delivered to you.

We are crushing on our February Wine Club wines! From the just released 2022 Cultivar Rosé to the 2020 Cultivar Bordeaux Blend to 2021 Cultivar Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley to the 2021 Cultivar Pinot Noir from van der Kamp vineyard in the Sonoma Mountain….Get out your fav chocolates and nibbles!

Remember, the golden rule: your wine should always be sweeter than your chocolate to avoid a pucker finish.
Opt for white or milk chocolates with lighter wines like Rosés and Chardonnays, and save the rich, dark chocolates for those robust, full-bodied varieties.

 

Feb wine club wines paired with treats

Cultivar Wines are available in many retail stores and farm to table restaurants and steakhouses across the country, as well as online (our large formats online are exclusively online or at Cutlivar San Francisco or Cultivar Wine & Kitchen. Join the Cultivar Wine club to get these wines delivered to you.

Photo credit for these photos @Lori_Rice

November 12, 2023

WIne Pairings for Your Fall Gatherings

Wines Pairings to Celebrate Thanksgiving

 

Make this Thanksgiving an elegant holiday and build memories with Caspar Estate and Cultivar wines. We put together our Thanksgiving pairings to inspire you.

We have several menus for you to pick and choose from to make sure that you find just the wines and to pair with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes. We hope you to inspire you and get you thinking about the flavor profiles and combinations.

To find our Cultivar tasting notes click here or go to the media page. You will find additional ideas for wine pairings for our small lot award winning wines.

 Cultivar Brute Rosé
        serve with oysters on half shell

2022 Cultivar Sauvignon Blanc
        pair with Goat cheese toast topped with green olives, cheese board with mini peppers

2021 Cultivar Chardonnay, Santa Barbara
pair with a green salad with pears, candied pecans, gorgonzola with champagne vinaigrette
  
2020 Cultivar  Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast or
2020 Cultivar Merlot, Mt. Veeder
       Serve with your Turkey with rosemary chestnut stuffing and sides of green beans, Brussels sprouts with bacon, sweet potatoes, or garlic mashed potatoes.

2014 Cultivar Port, Alexander Valley
       Serve with pecan pie, pumpkin pie, or baked apples.

Cheers to a glorious Thanksgiving!

 
Thanksgiving dinner with dog watching

Our Friends Giving Meal

Cultivar Brute Rose  or Cultivar Sauvignon Large Format
hummus, toasted crustini with Boursin cheese and cucumber

2021 Cultivar Santa Barbara Chardonnay or 2021 Cultivar Russian River Pinot Noir 
Turkey dinner with cranberry sauce and all the pot-luck sides including Ina’s mac and cheese

2019 Cultivar Muscat, Anderson Valley
Cheese Plate of Blue cheese, aged Gouda, grilled grapes, chocolate figs

2014 Cultivar Port, Anderson Valley
Pumpkin mini pies

Cultivar Wines are available in many retail stores and farm to table restaurants and steakhouses across the country, as well as our large formats online. Join the Cultivar Wine club to get these wines delivered to you.

Eating Thanksgiving

For our Caspar Estate allocation members it is time to pull out our Caspar Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc out from your cellar.
 Our newly released Cultivar Brut Rosé

First Course
Caviar topped potato chips and crème fresh, oysters on the half shell served with shrimp cocktail sauce.

Caspar Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course
Green salad with melon and prosciutto, roasted pine nuts, tossed with a champagne vinaigrette.

Caspar Estate Cabernet Franc
  Main Course
Turkey stuffed with apples, onions, fresh thyme, and rosemary stuffed with a sage and sausage stuffing. Serve with your family favorite side dishes.

Dessert
Chocolate pecan pie, or cinnamon-spiced shortbread and pumpkin pie topped with rum whipped cream and apple pie and vanilla bean ice cream.

Thanksgiving table

Caspar Estate is the pinnacle of our wine making program. Sourced strictly from our Caspar Estate Vineyard, this ultra-premium label features our best expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.

Organically and sustainably farmed, in the hills overlooking the Napa Valley with Julien Fayard, of Fayard Winemaking as our winemaker.
These wines are available by allocation only to a limited audience.

Cheers to a glorious Thanksgiving!