Kentucky Derby Party
Kentucky Derby Party
You are cordially invited to join us for a fun, classy, and unique experience at the winery!
Grab your biggest, most extravagant hat, cheeky Derby attire, and come watch the run for the roses LIVE at the winery amongst the redwoods at Redwood Retreat Grove. Below is a rough agenda for the day. Attendance will be limited to ensure social distancing protocols are met.
Event Start
3pm - Welcome cocktails and gathering at the winery.
The Race
3:50 pm - The race begins! We will have a large display playing the broadcast live.
Southern Dinner
After the race concludes guests will be treated to a sit-down Southern-style 4-course dinner. Wines will be hand-selected and paired by our winemaker. Full menu below.
We will have prizes for best dressed!
Never been to a Derby party? Here are some helpful links on what to wear: https://www.kentuckyderby.com/visit/what-to-wear
Limited seating available. Price includes all wine. Buy your tickets today!
Kentucky Derby Southern Style Dinner Menu
Appetizers:
Hot Brown Crostini
Shaved turkey, sundried tomato pesto, dijon aoili, gravy and crispy pancetta
Chicken and Waffles
Buttermilk fried chicken, cheddar waffle and maple syrup
Winning Eggs
Southern-style deviled egg, sweet crispy prosciutto and Kentucky hot sauce caviar
Dinner:
Amuse Bouche
Chilled Mint Julep Watermelon Gazpacho
Heirloom tomato, feta cheese mouse, micro arugula, sherry, basil, habanera oil and mint syrup
First Course
Fried Green Tomato Salad
Lump crab, roasted red pepper remoulade, citrus pearls, baby greens and edible flowers
Second Course
Bourbon Slow Braised Short Ribs
Rainbow chard, gorgonzola polenta and blackened peach corn relish
Third Course
Southern Bread Pudding
Whiskey butterscotch sauce, herb pecans, Chantilly cream and white chocolate