Chef Wilmer Culinary Series: 5 and 7-Course Seatings. 24 Seats.

Debuts: Friday, September 25, 2026

Join us for an intimate, candlelit evening at our Russian River estate as Executive Chef Craig Wilmer launches a bi-monthly culinary residency paired with the portfolio of winemaker, Kenneth Juhasz. Limited to just twenty-four guests per evening, each dinner offers rare, private after-hours access to the estate as long golden sunsets across the vines yields to starlight.

Chef Wilmer presents five- and seven-course seasonal menus rooted in Sonoma’s hyper-local agricultural bounty, crafted with classic French technique and an open-flame culinary edge. Every course is thoughtfully paired alongside Auteur’s single-vineyard allocations, mature library vintages from the cellar, and exclusive barrel samples.

• The 5-Course Experience: A focused exploration of seasonal harvest and core estate pairings.

• The 7-Course Chef’s Table: An extended multi-course culinary journey, including private access to our 8-person dining room hosted alongside Chef Wilmer and Kenneth Juhasz.

Details & Access:

• Debuts: Friday, September 25, 2026

• Frequency: Bi-Monthly

• Capacity: 24 Seats Per Evening. Private Founders Room with Kenneth. Seats up to 10.

• Reservations: Releases on the 1st of every month at 10:00 AM PST. Venture Members receive exclusive 14-day priority booking access prior to public release.

• Inquire on availability to venture@auteurwines.com