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Wine Dinner with Shafer Vineyards

An intimate evening of rare Shafer Vineyards wines paired with a refined multi-course tasting experience at BALEEN.

Join us for an intimate evening of rare wines, refined cuisine, and exceptional hospitality. Set along the Gulf at BALEEN, this exclusive collector’s dinner showcases iconic selections from Shafer Vineyards, thoughtfully paired with a multi-course tasting menu crafted to highlight the depth, character, and story behind each wine.

Welcome Reception - Champagne Welcome & Amuse Bouche

First Course – Shells & Pig Wine Pairing: 2024 Chardonnay, Red Shoulder Ranch, Napa Valley, Carneros Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Smoked Peach Relish, Jabugo Crisp, Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc

Second Course – Enchanted Forest Duck Wine Pairing: 2022 Relentless (Syrah / Petite Sirah), Napa Valley Seared Duck Magret, Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Leek, Carrot Textures, Fig & Syrah Jus

Third Course – Wagyu Striploin on the Roots Wine Pairing (Side by Side): 2023 TD‑9 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley and 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, One Point Five, Napa Valley A5 Japanese Wagyu Striploin, Celeriac Mousseline, Vegetable Spheres, Madeira‑Port Reduction

Chef’s Finale - Crispy Crêpe, Aged Gouda Cream, Ancho Pepper Ganache, Sweet Walnut Sand, Salted Caramel Gelato 

Date & Time

April 23, 2026

7:00PM

Location

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort - 9891 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL, 34108 9891 Gulf Shore Dr Naples 34108 FL US

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Event Website

800-237-6883

$275 per participant

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