Upcoming Events
Monday, August 26th
Monday Night Wine Dinner: A Celebration of Biodynamics with Ryan Gaterman & Aspen Moon Farm
Biodynamics is a thing. In fact, Wine Director, Carlin Karr, would argue that it is everything. Often in the wine world today, the term is used interchangeably with “organic,” but in fact, “biodynamic” and “organic” are quite different. Biodynamics is a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach to farming, gardening, food, and nutrition. Rooted in the 1924 teachings of Rudolf Steiner, Biodynamics opened a new way to integrate scientific understanding with a recognition of spirit in nature. No herbicides or pesticides are used in biodynamics, and farming is mindful of the lunar cycle. Does it take more time, effort, labor, and money? Yes. Does it produce better wines? Sometimes. Is it better for the earth and the most sustainable way to farm? YES.
About a year ago, we had a young man, Ryan Gaterman, join our front of house team at Frasca. In addition to being a wonderful, humble addition to our squad, Ryan is an educator for Demeter, the certifying body for Biodynamic farming. Ryan has been a wealth of knowledge for our entire staff and has engaged every winemaker that has come through our doors.
He currently works on 3 Biodynamic farms himself before coming into work each day. We are so lucky in Boulder to have so many amazing Biodynamic farms around us, especially Aspen Moon Farm. On this very special Monday night, we are partnering with Aspen Moon Farm to include produce from their farm in each course which Ryan and Carlin will pair with 3 of our favorite Biodynamic wines from around the world, Burgundy and beyond.
DETAILS
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30PM
Price: $65 per person 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Optional Wine Pairing Additional, Does not include tax and gratuity
To make your reservation, please click here.
Monday, September 2nd
Monday Night Wine Dinner: The Wines of Poggio Al Tesoro
Poggio al Tesoro is the Bolgheri sister to the Allegrini estate of Valpolicella. Allegrini proprietor Walter Allegrini chose the sites of Poggio al Tesoro, with plots both near the sea and the hills of Bolgheri.
Today, the Poggio al Tesoro estate has about 173 acres in Bolgheri protected by the hills of Castagneto Carducci. All of the wines at Poggio al Tesoro, from the crisp, coastal Vermentino to the powerful classic super Tuscan “Sondraia” are emblematic of the terroir of Bolgheri. You won’t want to miss this night. Importer Stephanie Caraway will be on hand to pour the wines and walk us through this delicious flight.
DETAILS
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30PM
Price: $65 per person 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Optional Wine Pairing Additional, Does not include tax and gratuity
To make your reservation, please click here.
Monday, September 9th
Monday Night Wine Dinner: La Encantada Estate with Andrew Larson
This will be our third Monday night with Boulder resident, beloved Frasca regular, and owner of La Encantada Estate, Andrew Larson. La Encantada Estate is on the Western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills.
Originally planted by legendary winegrower and winemaker Richard Sanford, the La Encantada Vineyard is a 250 acre site ideally situated for cool climate California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Recently certified organic vineyards, the wines from the La Encantada Estate get increasingly more expressive from vintage to vintage. Doug Margerum, who has been making wine in the region for over 15 years, is making the wines at La Encantada, and they couldn’t be better. Come in, meet Andrew and try these delicious Sta. Rita Hills Wines.
DETAILS
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30PM
Price: $65 per person 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Optional Wine Pairing Additional, Does not include tax and gratuity
To make your reservation, please click here.
Tuesday, September 10th
Guest Chef Dinner: David Nayfeld of Che Fico
Named one of Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants last year, we’re thrilled to host Chef David Nayfeld of Che Fico – a hip, Italian taverna in the NoPa neighborhood of San Francisco.
The much-lauded 115-seat restaurant takes its name from a slang expression in Italian meaning “that’s so cool.” True about the greatest Californian restaurants, Che Fico’s menu is market driven, with pastas that are fatta a mano (made by hand) or fatto a macchina en casa (made with the house pasta machine). Menu highlights also nod to Chef David’s Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica”.
Chef David’s extensive culinary background includes the world renowned Joël Robuchon at the Mansion MGM Grand and Eleven Madison Park. Prio to Che Fico’s opening, Chef David spent several months in Italy working in Michelin-starred restaurants to finesse his understanding of regional Italian cooking before opening Che Fico. Despite his fine dining pedigree, he is drawn to rusticity: handmade pastas, Neapolitan pizzas, and Roman-Jewish specialties. We are thrilled to have him join us for this one evening!
DETAILS
Time: Reservations begin at 5:00PM
Price: $165 per person includes Chef’s Tasting Menu & wine flight
Does not include tax and gratuity
To make your reservation, please click here
Monday, September 16th
Monday Night Wine Dinner: Le Macchiole with Gianluca Putzolu
Le Macchiole is one of the most iconic, important estates of the Tuscan coast. Located in Bolgheri, Le Macchiole produces a handful of incredible monovarietal wines. “Paleo Rosso” is arguably the greatest Cabernet Franc made in Tuscany, if not all of Italy, and seems to get better each vintage. Their Syrah bottling, “Scrio,” is the Hermitage of Italy, no other Italian Syrah can come close. Finally their Merlot, “Messorio,” is incredible, rivaling Ornellaia’s iconic Masseto.
Even their entry level Bolgheri Rosso is fantastic. Simply put, it is hard to beat the wines of Le Macchiole. In years past, we have had Gianluca Putzolu for high end, intimate “Tastemaker Dinners”, and they were a hit. When the importer reached out and offered to have Gianluca back at Frasca for a Monday night, there was no question. This is an incredible opportunity to taste some of Tuscany’s most luxurious, limited wines.
DETAILS
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30PM
Price: $65 per person 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Optional Wine Pairing Additional, Does not include tax and gratuity
To make your reservation, please click here.
Monday, September 23rd
Monday Night Wine Book Dinner: Vignette with Jane Lopes
We are thrilled to welcome sommelier and author Jane Lopes to Boulder just one week after her book, “Vignette”, is published! Jane has worked at New York’s Eleven Madison Park, Nashville’s The Catbird Seat, and Chicago’s The Violet Hour, and is currently the wine director at Attica, Australia’s most celebrated restaurant.
In September of 2018, Jane passed the Master Sommelier exam, becoming the only woman in Australia to do so, and one of only 34 women in the world.
In “Vignette”, Jane recommends the 100 bottles of wine (and some spirits and beers) to best expand your wine journey, giving you a complete, palette education of the important styles, grapes, regions, and flavors of this magical and ever-growing world. Join as we welcome Jane back stateside for a dinner you won’t want to miss!
DETAILS
Price: $140 per person (includes 4-course menu, wine pairings, and signed copy of “Vignette”)
does not include tax or gratuity
Time: Reservations begin at 5:00PM
To make your reservation, please click here
Monday, September 30th
Monday Night Wine Dinner: Margerum Wine Company
with Doug Margerum
Doug Margerum is a Santa Barbara wine legend, with over 35 years of experience in the Santa Barbara wine industry. Unlike many winemakers, Doug’s experience is not limited to the vineyards and cellars. He has years of experience in restaurants and winery management, and in 2007 earned a Wine Spectator Grand award for his former restaurant Wine Cask, no easy feat.
Having worked on projects with the greatest winemakers of Central California, Jim Clendenen and Bob Lindquist, Doug has incredible experience in winemaking. In 2001, he established Margerum Wine Company. Margerum focuses on Rhone Varietals, with their estate vineyard located in the Los Olivos AVA. The wines are powerful yet refined, a perfect example of the great diversity of what the Santa Ynez valley has to offer. We are delighted to have Doug at Frasca for a Monday Night Dinner. He will pour his flagship wines, including his M5 white blend, M5 red blend, and Uber Syrah. Don’t miss this one.
DETAILS
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30PM
Price: $65 per person 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu
Optional Wine Pairing Additional, Does not include tax and gratuity
To make your reservation, please click here.
Wednesday, October 23rd
Guest Chef Dinner: République with Chef Walter Manzke
We’re thrilled to be welcoming République’s Chef/Owner Walter Manzke and Wine Director Sam Rethmeier, (an alum of Frasca!) for a special Guest Chef Dinner on October 23rd.
République is housed in an iconic 1929 brick office building storied to have been constructed by Charlie Chaplin, later transformed into Nancy Silverton and Mark Peel’s iconic Campanile restaurant.
Today, Chef Walter and his wife, Margarita, have made the space (and themselves) legendary in their own right. Their sought-after menu is a classic mix of California, Mediterranean, French and sometimes Asian flavors. The pastry program has earned Chef Margarita a spot as a finalist for this year’s James Beard Awards, and her new book Baking at République has garnered national attention.
Guests will all receive a copy of Baking at République to take home – do not miss this dinner!
DETAILS
Time: Reservations begin at 5:00PM
Price: $180 per person
includes chef’s tasting menu, wine pairings and a copy ofBaking at République
To make your reservation, please click here
