Sustainable Wine + Dinner Series
Presented by
UNFORGETTABLE EVENINGS FEATURING GOURMET FARM-TO-TABLE MENUS, EXPERT WINE PAIRINGS, AND FASCINATING TAKES ON CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY.
For these exclusive evenings under the stars at the L.A. Zoo, we’ve partnered with California wineries whose offerings serve as the inspiration for custom four-course menus created by our own executive chef, Eileen Aguilera. Along with the spectacular views of the Zoo, guests will be able to see sustainability from different angles—from agriculture to food and wine production to wildlife conservation. Each evening focuses on a different topic and features conversations with a curator or keeper and wine introductions from winery representatives.
Next DinNer
ampelos cellars
Thursday, May 18, 2023
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$175 per person ($165 for Members*)
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Upcoming Dinners
Riboli Family Wines
Thursday, June 15
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$175 per person ($165 for Members*)
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Pisoni Family Vineyards
Thursday, July 13
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
$175 per person ($165 for Members*)
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*To receive the discount, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association members must log in with their member ID and the last name of the primary member on your membership card. The discount will be automatically applied. If you’re a member and have questions about or difficulty logging in, please email [email protected] Not a member? Click here to join today!
Ampelos Cellars
Ampelos Cellars was the first U.S. wine producer with a certified organic, sustainable, biodynamic vineyard. The vineyard is in the eastern end of the Santa Rita Hills appellation—a cool climate area perfect for growing Pinot Noir, Grenache, Syrah, Viognier, and Riesling. It’s one of the few vineyards that get the cool breezes from the Santa Rita Hills, Santa Rosa Hills, and La Parisima Mountains.
Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Wine Choice: 2021 Santa Barbara County Viognier – Phi
Smoked Salmon Bouche
Braised Beef Short Rib Bao Buns
Apricot Goat Cheese Bites
Salad
Wine Choice: 2019 Sta Rita Hills, Pinot Noir – Lambda
Heirloom Tomato Tartare
Haas avocado, shallots, basil, shaved mozzarella,
balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and garlic crostinis
Entrée
Wine Choice: 2018 Sta Rita Hills, Syrah/Grenache – Syrache
Soy Glazed Barramundi with Pineapple Crudo
Green curry sauce with forbidden rice and baby bok choy
Dessert
Wine Choice: 2016 Late Harvest Viognier
Yuzu Meringue Tart
Riboli Family Wines
Menu coming soon.
Pisoni Family Vineyards
Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Wine Choice: 2022 Lucy Rosé of Pinot Noir
Goat Cheese Stuffed Purple Potato Bites
Mozzarella Stuffed Arancini with a Saffron Aioli
Crunchy Gamba Shrimp Skewer with Aji Amarillo Mango Puree
Soup
Wine Choice: 2022 Lucy Pico Blanco – 85% Pinot Gris/15% Pinot Blanc
Chilled Cucumber Soup with Feta Cheese Crumbles
Entrée
Wine Choice: 2021 Lucia by Pisoni “Estate Cuvée” Pinot Noir
Coffee Rubbed Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
Root Vegetable Puree, Fondant Potatoes, Broccolini, Cipollini Onions, and Tart Cherry Reduction
Dessert
Wine Choice: 2021 Lucia by Pisoni “Estate Cuvée” Chardonnay
Ube Cream Puffs with Ube Glaze
The Sustainable Wine+Dinner Series is for guests aged 21 and older. Seating is limited. GLAZA reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule this event for the sake of public health and safety. All ticket sales are final.
We are unable to accommodate substitutions to the menu. If you have food allergies, please contact our catering department at 323-741-0366 at least two weeks before the event date.