“Kermit Lynch was raised in San Luis Obispo, but his name has become synonymous with French and Italian wines. In 1972, with a $5,000 loan and maybe a bit of gumption, this writer/musician opened Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant with thirty-five cases of wine stacked on the floor. Attracted by the Old-World wine cultures of Europe, Kermit became a retailer, distributor, and national importer for authentic wines that express their terroir. Much like his close friends, the late food writer Richard Olney and Chez Panisse’s founder Alice Waters, Kermit’s influence has been enduring. He has had so much success shining the spotlight on small, artisan producers that he has won two James Beard awards and was knighted by the French government with their prestigious “Legion d’Honneur.”

1st Course
Toasted Pistachio-Cheese Arancini

Wine-Peter Dipoli Vogler Sauvignon Blanc Alto Adige

“Ripe and luscious aromatics lead to a graceful, concentrated palate with an intense and lengthy finish that is bracingly and deeply mineral. SUSTAINABLE.”

2nd Course
Mushroom Lasagna with Porcini Béchamel

Wine-Vino Rosso “Il Goccetto Piedmont
Croatina/Brachetto/Freisa

“A light-bodied, aromatic, refreshing table red with a great personality. Perfect with pizza, pasta, panini, and antipasti of all sorts.”

Entrée
Balsamic Glazed Caprese Chicken

Wine-Tenuta La Pergola Monferrato Rosso Piedmont
Barbera, Dolcetto, Bonarda, Freisa, Croatina

“A wine with the body, acidity, and character to complement a wide range of foods and we hope it will become your everyday red wine. Notice the finesse, the perfume, the balance . . . rare in our experience in wines at this price.”

Dessert
Italian Cream Cake

$45 per person