The Matheson Winemaker Dinner with Knights Bridge Winery

We recently hosted a Winemaker Dinner, at one of our favorite Healdsburg Restaurants, The Matheson. Founded by Chef Dustin Valette, it has quickly become a favorite Healdsburg destination. This event was made even more special by Knights Bridge Winery, which has quickly become a favorite local Sonoma County winery. Markedly, their wines feature rich and exceptional Sauvignon Blancs, Chardonnays, and Cabernet Sauvignons. Even more interesting are their sustainable farming methods and unique tasting experiences.

If you’re not familiar with Knights Bridge Winery and their STUNNING Winery (designed by the acclaimed Howard Backen) get to know them and be sure to plan a visit to the winery. See what you’re in store for on The JetSetting Fashionista here.

Undeniably, it was an exclusively fabulous night of amazing dishes and wine. Guests joined Knights Bridge Winemaker Derek Baljeu and Winery Ambassador John Bailey for a fantastic evening. Chef Dustin Valette, the mastermind behind Matheson, created a four-course dinner perfectly paired with Knights Bridge Wines. It was an intimate night filled with fantastic wines, mouthwatering food, and great conversation.

The dream team! Winemaker Derek Baljeu, Aristotle Smith of Knights Bridge Winery, our very own Luxury Winemaker Dinner Event Planner Emily Martin, Knights Bridge Ambassador John Bailey, & Chef Dustin Valette.

The Matheson Mezzanine (private dining room) where the Winemaker Dinner Event took place and where guests were welcomed to sit and begin the wine tasting. This is one of our favorite Luxury Event venues in Healdsburg and we have had the pleasure of hosting many other events here including a Sonoma Legends Dinner with A. Rafanelli, Rochioli & Iron Horse Vineyards.

Read more about the Sonoma Legends Winemaker Dinner here and also a Winemaker Dinner with CIRQ & CHEV Wines, read more about that event here.

Guests were treated to a selection of wines including, a 2021 Knights Bridge Sauvignon Blanc, Pont de Chevalier, 2021 Knights Bridge Chardonnay, West Block, 2019 Knights Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Vineyard, and a 2017 Knights Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Haggerty, each accompanying a specific course.

Pictured here is Emily and Chef Dustin Valette, Executive Chef and Owner of The Matheson.

Chef de Cuisine of The Matheson Chef Nate Davis. He’s the best and was formerly at Valette (since opening) and now is CDC of The Matheson.

Guests enjoyed an Osetra Caviar Amuse paired with a 2021 Knights Bridge Sauvignon Blanc, Pont de Chevalier.

Here is Derek Baljeu, Knights Bridge Winery Winemaker explaining to the guests a bit more about the first round of wine.

Pictured here is guest and John Bailey, Knights Bridge Winery Ambassador.

The first course served was a Kampachi Crudo, served with asian pear, brioche crouton, blackberry. This was paired with a 2021 Knights Bridge Chardonnay, West Block