Wine Dinners
Bi-monthly wine dinners exploring some of the world's most compelling wine regions through chef-curated courses, thoughtful pairings, and the stories that connect them.
The Wines of Muga: A Tapas & Wine Dinner
September 30th | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
$135 per guest
Step into the sunny hills of Rioja Alta, where Bodegas Muga has spent over ninety years coaxing Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Viura from terraced vineyards along the Ebro. The family is still doing things their own way, including making their own barrels and oak vats in the winery's on-site cooperage - a fitting introduction to a house who balances tradition with a willingness to evolve.
This September, Ella Elli brings that spirit to Lakeview with six courses, six Muga wines, and a vermut and sherry tasting to finish the night.
The Evening's Experience
A Spanish dinner is rarely just about the food on the plate, and this evening is designed with that in mind. We'll begin with pintxos and tapas before moving through six courses inspired by northern Spain, weaving in a Midwestern twist: September's sweet corn, stone fruit, wild chanterelles, and last-of-the-season heirloom tomatoes folded into classics like patatas bravas, escalivada, and pan con tomate.
Each course is paired with a Muga wine, creating a progression from the bright Conde de Haro Brut and Muga Rosé to the richer Muga Reserva, Torre Muga, and Prado Enea Gran Reserva. And because no night in Rioja ends without one more pour, we'll linger after dinner with a vermut and sherry nightcap tasting.
What to Expect
- Six chef-curated courses
- Six thoughtfully paired wines, vermouths and more
- Tableside presentations by our culinary team
- Intimate communal experience
- Exclusive menu
- Opportunity to purchase featured bottles afterward
Featured wines are subject to change based on availability.