California Icons Wine Dinner

California Icons by LUX Wines

LUX Wines is an independent division and importer of fine wines within the E. & J. Gallo Winery that specializes in exclusive, high-end domestic and international brands. This portfolio emphasizes distinctive, high-quality and terroir-driven wines, with properties that are historic in nature as well as at the cutting edge of modernity.

Max Fish is pleased to showcase the cuisine of

Chefs Nick Stinziani and Gabe Vancil

alongside the distinctive offerings from iconic California producers.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Seating at6:30pm

Guest Speaker

Shane Lessard, LUX Wines

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M E N U

C1

Deviled Crab Louis

colossal blue crab, gem lettuce, heirloom beets,

farm radish, sous vide deviled egg, louis dressing

Side by Side Napa Chardonnay duo

Jayson by Pahlmeyer Chardonnay, 2022, Napa Valley

Massican Chardonnay, 2024, Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley

C2

Duck, Duck, Goose Toast

duck pastrami, confit duck & sweet onion marmalade,

fois gras buttered toast, poached pear, great hill blue cheese

Talbott Vineyards Pinot Noir, 2021,

Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands

C3

Miso Black Bass

forbidden rice, bok choy, roasted native squash,

pumpkin curry broth, pickled apple

Denner Vineyards Red Blend, 2021,

Willow Creek District, Paso Robles

C4

The Gryphon Braised Short Ribs

seacoast mushroom risotto, sweet potato mousse,

autumn vegetable crisps, pan jus reduction

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon The Gryphon, 2021, Napa Valley

Dessert

Boysenberry Crumble Cake

mascarpone gelato

-menu subject to change-

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$125 per person

(not including tax or gratuity)

Call 860.652.3474 for more information.

~menu subject to change~