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Two beloved hospitality icons will join forces on Thursday, Oct. 10, for a culinary journey that combines gourmet food, exquisite wines and rich local history. Tarpy’s and Bernardus Winery come together for an exclusive six-course tasting menu at the historical Ryan Ranch homestead built-in 1917 and the home to Tarpy's since 1992. Founded by celebrated businessman and bon vivant Ben Pon in 1999, Bernardus has redefined winemaking and viticulture in Monterey County. The inaugural Wine Dinner Series event begins with cocktails at 4:45 p.m., followed by the tasting meal at 5:45 p.m., from Tarpy’s Executive Chef Luis Osorio and Sous Chef Hedi Guadarrama. Guests will taste hand-selected wines presented by a special guest from Bernardus. The menu includes the following: Oysters Rockefeller, Blue Point Oysters with Champagne hollandaise sauce. Wine: Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc Figs & Butter Leaf, figs, goat cheese, blood orange dressing. Wine: Bernardus Coteaux D'aix en Provence Intermezzo, lemon, mint, jalapeno granita. Drink: Vodka — Bernardus Chardonnay Alaskan Halibut, sous-vide, ratatouille, lobster-caviar sauce. Wine: Bernardus Rosella’s Single Vineyard Chardonnay Filet Mignon, pomme puree, root vegetables, huckleberry sauce. Wine: Bernardus Marinus Peppermint Chocolate Truffle. Wine: Bernardus Cabernet Sauvignon Cost for the dinner is $195 per person. Prepaid reservations can be made here, however, due to limited seating, reservations are non-refundable. For more information email icornejo@tarpys.com. More about Tarpy’s Offering an evolving menu that features the freshest local ingredients that reflect a passion for culinary innovation, Tarpy’s has long connected with the local community. As part of the Coastal Roots Hospitality group of restaurants, Tarpy’s has become a favorite of locals and visitors alike, where faith, family, friends, and food unite in a symphony of seasonal flavors. Coastal Roots Hospitality (831) 647-1085 2999 Monterey-Salinas Highway Monterey, CA 93940 Tarpy's (831) 647-1444 tarpys.com Montrio (831) 648-8880 montrio.com Rio Grill (831) 625-5436 Riogrill.com